The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) crane and tower operators is $89,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $39,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,760 | 2.33% | 17.42% |
| 2016 | $60,320 | 4.28% | - |
| 2015 | $57,740 | -0.09% | - |
| 2014 | $57,790 | 0.83% | - |
| 2013 | $57,310 | 11.01% | - |
| 2012 | $51,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in 20 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of crane and tower operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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