The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of primary metal 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 | $28,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,150 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $56,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of primary metal 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 $71,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $28,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,110 | -1.02% | 4.83% |
| 2016 | $44,560 | 1.77% | - |
| 2015 | $43,770 | 2.60% | - |
| 2014 | $42,630 | -0.87% | - |
| 2013 | $43,000 | 2.37% | - |
| 2012 | $41,980 | - | - |
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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