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How Much Do Crane Operator Workers Make?

Crane Operator workers earn a national median of $67,153/year, with the top 10% earning $86,258+. Wages have grown 11.0% over the past 5 years, outpacing many white-collar professions.

Key Data

MetricValue
National Median$67,153/yr
National Mean$72,077/yr
Lowest Market Median$54,377/yr
Highest Market Median$86,258/yr
5-Year Wage Growth+11.0%
Trade Pay GradeC (68/100)
Total Employment173,474

Crane Operator workers earn a national median of $67,153/year, with the top 10% earning $86,258+. Wages have grown 11.0% over the past 5 years, outpacing many white-collar professions.