The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of other 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 | $36,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of other 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 $98,830. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $36,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Other Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,950 | 1.94% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | $61,730 | 5.12% | - |
| 2015 | $58,570 | 0.46% | - |
| 2014 | $58,300 | -0.69% | - |
| 2013 | $58,700 | 3.00% | - |
| 2012 | $56,940 | - | - |
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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