The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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 | $26,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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 $77,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $26,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,530 | -68.12% | -41.13% |
| 2016 | $68,140 | 0.57% | - |
| 2015 | $67,750 | 13.03% | - |
| 2014 | $58,920 | -1.39% | - |
| 2013 | $59,740 | 4.25% | - |
| 2012 | $57,200 | - | - |
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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