Crane/Tower Operator

Code: 53-7021.00

Also known as: Crane Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Machine Operator, Mobile Crane Operator, Overhead Crane Operator, Port Crane Operator, Scrap Crane Operator, Winchman/Crane Operator, Woodyard Crane Operator

Description: Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Crane/Tower Operator

Typical wages


10% $34,170
25% $44,270
Median $59,710
75% $76,190
90% $95,820
10% $16.43
25% $21.28
Median $28.71
75% $36.63
90% $46.07

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
45,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
46,500
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 4,500