The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of ship and boat building 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 | $39,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of ship and boat building. 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 $65,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $39,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Ship and Boat Building from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,780 | 5.20% | 19.25% |
| 2016 | $53,830 | 3.20% | - |
| 2015 | $52,110 | 4.62% | - |
| 2014 | $49,700 | 4.67% | - |
| 2013 | $47,380 | 3.23% | - |
| 2012 | $45,850 | - | - |
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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