The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of utility system 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 | $34,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,480 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $83,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of utility system 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 $83,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $34,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Utility System Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,740 | 0.86% | 3.15% |
| 2016 | $56,250 | -0.87% | - |
| 2015 | $56,740 | -1.82% | - |
| 2014 | $57,770 | 4.45% | - |
| 2013 | $55,200 | 0.45% | - |
| 2012 | $54,950 | - | - |
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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