Crane Operator Salary
Reported under the Crane and Tower Operators occupation.
Median annual
$68,080
Median hourly
$33
Average annual
$72,130
Typical range
$42,640–$103,570
Pay distribution
10th$42,640
25th$52,600
Median$68,080
75th$83,200
90th$103,570
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- Hourly
- $32.73
- Daily
- $262
- Weekly
- $1,309
- Bi-weekly
- $2,618
- Monthly
- $5,673
- Annual
- $68,080
$68,080 a year is around the 50th percentile for Crane Operators. The median is $68,080.
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- Certified Crane Operator
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- Cherry Picker Operator
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