The annual salary statistics of crane and tower operators in Altoona, Pennsylvania is shown in Table 1. The wage data of crane and tower operators in Altoona 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 | $38,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for crane and tower operators in Altoona, Pennsylvania in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $75,400. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $58,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $38,300.
From Table 3 we note that the median annual salary of $58,020 in Altoona is in the middle of salary range for crane and tower operators in state of Pennsylvania. In comparison, the annual salary of crane and tower operators in Altoona is 31.6 percent (31.6%) lower than that in the highest paying Williamsport and 32.0 percent (32.0%) higher than that in the lowest paying Erie.