The annual salary statistics of crane and tower operators in Topeka, Kansas is shown in Table 1. The wage data of crane and tower operators in Topeka is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,630 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,890 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,600 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for crane and tower operators in Topeka, Kansas in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $60,600. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $45,890. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $35,510.
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $45,890 in Topeka is in the middle of salary range for crane and tower operators in state of Kansas. In comparison, the annual salary of crane and tower operators in Topeka is 25.6 percent (25.6%) lower than that in the highest paying Wichita and 15.8 percent (15.8%) higher than that in the lowest paying Kansas nonmetropolitan area.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wichita | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | |
| Manhattan | |
| Topeka | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area |