The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of electrical equipment, appliance, and component 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 | $27,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of electrical equipment, appliance, and component 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 $69,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $27,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $47,500 | 8.38% | 22.17% |
| 2014 | $43,520 | 12.29% | - |
| 2013 | $38,170 | 3.14% | - |
| 2012 | $36,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in 20 industries within the manufacturing 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.
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