The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of other building equipment 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 | $38,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of other building equipment 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 $99,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $38,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Other Building Equipment Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,740 | 1.82% | 22.08% |
| 2016 | $58,650 | 5.05% | - |
| 2015 | $55,690 | 2.68% | - |
| 2014 | $54,200 | 9.80% | - |
| 2013 | $48,890 | 4.79% | - |
| 2012 | $46,550 | - | - |
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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