The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 | $37,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 $130,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $37,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,090 | 2.66% | 25.59% |
| 2016 | $58,490 | 6.48% | - |
| 2015 | $54,700 | 3.71% | - |
| 2014 | $52,670 | 10.14% | - |
| 2013 | $47,330 | 5.54% | - |
| 2012 | $44,710 | - | - |
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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