The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral product 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 | $26,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $39,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral product 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 $64,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $39,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $26,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $39,220 | -2.65% | 4.90% |
| 2016 | $40,260 | -3.30% | - |
| 2015 | $41,590 | 0.70% | - |
| 2014 | $41,300 | 6.08% | - |
| 2013 | $38,790 | 3.84% | - |
| 2012 | $37,300 | - | - |
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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