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Crane and Tower Operator Salary in the Industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of painting and wall covering 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$25,880
25th Percentile Wage
$27,480
50th Percentile Wage
$30,140
75th Percentile Wage
$38,020
90th Percentile Wage
$44,500

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of painting and wall covering 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 $44,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $25,880.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors from 2012 to 2013. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.

YearMedian Salary Growth1-Year Growth
2013
$30,140
0.00% 0.00%
2012
$30,140
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Table 3. Compare Crane and Tower Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of crane and tower operators in three industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of crane and tower operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Masonry Contractors
$47,010
Building Finishing Contractors
$43,910
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$30,140

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