The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,410 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of sawmills and wood preservation. 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 $57,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $27,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Sawmills and Wood Preservation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,620 | 2.24% | 16.11% |
| 2016 | $35,800 | -0.59% | - |
| 2015 | $36,010 | 1.25% | - |
| 2014 | $35,560 | 12.20% | - |
| 2013 | $31,220 | 1.60% | - |
| 2012 | $30,720 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in 53 industries within the manufacturing 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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