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



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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		30
Mean wage		$30.08
Entry wage		$24.19
10th percentile wage		$22.52
50th percentile wage		$29.12
90th percentile wage		$38.96

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	$29.12		$17.72		$11.40
2017	$28.67	+1.6%	$17.44	+1.6%	$11.22
2016	$27.69	+3.5%	$16.85	+3.5%	$10.84
2015	$26.76	+3.5%	$16.29	+3.5%	$10.48
2014	$26.14	+2.4%	$15.90	+2.4%	$10.23
2013	$25.55	+2.3%	$15.55	+2.3%	$10.00
2012	$25.14	+1.6%	$15.30	+1.6%	$9.84
2011	$24.56	+2.4%	$14.94	+2.4%	$9.61
2010	$24.26	+1.2%	$14.76	+1.2%	$9.50
2009	$23.80	+1.9%	$14.48	+1.9%	$9.32
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.12		$22.17		$6.95
2017	$28.67	+1.6%	$21.93	+1.1%	$6.73
2016	$27.69	+3.5%	$21.35	+2.8%	$6.35
2015	$26.76	+3.5%	$20.86	+2.3%	$5.90
2014	$26.14	+2.4%	$20.42	+2.1%	$5.71
2013	$25.55	+2.3%	$19.99	+2.2%	$5.57
2012	$25.14	+1.6%	$19.58	+2.1%	$5.56
2011	$24.56	+2.4%	$19.25	+1.7%	$5.31
2010	$24.26	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.6%	$5.31
2009	$23.80	+1.9%	$18.63	+1.7%	$5.18

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$34.18
Eastern	$29.12	30
Southwest	$18.27
South Central	$17.87	90

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$17.87	90
Eastern	$29.12	30
North Central	$34.18
Southwest	$18.27


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