The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of support activities for mining are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,230 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of support activities for mining. 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 $89,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,230. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $35,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Support Activities for Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,230 | 4.00% | 19.64% |
| 2016 | $54,940 | -3.20% | - |
| 2015 | $56,700 | 4.02% | - |
| 2014 | $54,420 | 4.47% | - |
| 2013 | $51,990 | 11.54% | - |
| 2012 | $45,990 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in eight industries within the mining 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 |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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