Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		40
Mean wage		$31.50
Entry wage		$24.71
10th percentile wage		$21.32
50th percentile wage		$31.43
90th percentile wage		$40.58

Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021)

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. Exclude "Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators" (53-7032).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$31.43		$18.01		$13.42
2018	$30.80	+2.0%	$17.65	+2.0%	$13.15
2017	$29.71	+3.7%	$17.02	+3.7%	$12.68
2016	$28.70	+3.5%	$16.44	+3.5%	$12.25
2015	$27.73	+3.5%	$15.89	+3.5%	$11.84
2014	$27.08	+2.4%	$15.52	+2.4%	$11.56
2013	$26.48	+2.3%	$15.17	+2.3%	$11.31
2012	$26.05	+1.6%	$14.93	+1.6%	$11.12
2011	$25.45	+2.4%	$14.58	+2.4%	$10.87
2010	$25.14	+1.2%	$14.40	+1.2%	$10.73
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$31.43		$23.16		$8.27
2018	$30.80	+2.0%	$22.96	+.9%	$7.85
2017	$29.71	+3.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$7.45
2016	$28.70	+3.5%	$21.66	+2.8%	$7.04
2015	$27.73	+3.5%	$21.17	+2.3%	$6.57
2014	$27.08	+2.4%	$20.72	+2.1%	$6.36
2013	$26.48	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	$6.20
2012	$26.05	+1.6%	$19.87	+2.1%	$6.18
2011	$25.45	+2.4%	$19.53	+1.7%	$5.92
2010	$25.14	+1.2%	$19.22	+1.6%	$5.91

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$42.22	50
North Central	$33.74	50
Eastern	$31.43	40

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$42.22	50
North Central	$33.74	50
Eastern	$31.43	40


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