The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of miscellaneous 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 | $26,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $44,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $54,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of miscellaneous 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 $54,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $26,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Miscellaneous Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,740 | 3.57% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | $35,430 | 3.50% | - |
| 2015 | $34,190 | -6.17% | - |
| 2014 | $36,300 | 18.54% | - |
| 2013 | $29,570 | -9.94% | - |
| 2012 | $32,510 | - | - |
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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