The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $35,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,770 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $97,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $35,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,020 | 1.57% | 9.98% |
| 2016 | $60,060 | 4.33% | - |
| 2015 | $57,460 | 0.54% | - |
| 2014 | $57,150 | 1.05% | - |
| 2013 | $56,550 | 2.86% | - |
| 2012 | $54,930 | - | - |
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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