The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of machinery manufacturing 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 | $33,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,600 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of machinery manufacturing. 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 $69,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $33,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Machinery Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,200 | 7.07% | 9.25% |
| 2016 | $44,790 | 0.16% | - |
| 2015 | $44,720 | -4.25% | - |
| 2014 | $46,620 | 4.01% | - |
| 2013 | $44,750 | 2.26% | - |
| 2012 | $43,740 | - | - |
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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