Crane and Tower Operator Salary in the Industry of Water Transportation

The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of water transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$29,020
25th Percentile Wage
$37,860
50th Percentile Wage
$47,240
75th Percentile Wage
$60,140
90th Percentile Wage
$76,020

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of water transportation. 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 $76,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $29,020.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Water Transportation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$47,240
-0.68% -6.24%
2016
$47,560
5.66% -
2015
$44,870
-2.56% -
2014
$46,020
-4.06% -
2013
$47,890
-4.80% -
2012
$50,190
- -

Table 3. Compare Crane and Tower Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Transportation and Warehousing Sector

The average salaries of crane and tower operators in 15 industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of crane and tower operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Specialized Freight Trucking
$57,460
Support Activities for Water Transportation
$56,810
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
$55,130
Freight Transportation Arrangement
$54,160
Rail Transportation
$52,810
Rail Transportation
$52,810
Truck Transportation
$52,430
Support Activities for Transportation
$52,300
Warehousing and Storage
$50,430
Warehousing and Storage
$50,430
General Freight Trucking
$50,360
Support Activities for Road Transportation
$49,730
Water Transportation
$47,240
Inland Water Transportation
$45,420
Support Activities for Rail Transportation
$45,070

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