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.
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 |