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Crane and Tower Operators
Role Overview
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $129,930 |
| Hawaii | $115,870 |
| Oregon | $110,280 |
| New York | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | $106,150 |
| Washington | $96,870 |
| Montana | $91,520 |
| New Jersey | $88,470 |
| Connecticut | $86,830 |
| Alaska | $80,900 |
| Michigan | $77,110 |
| Massachusetts | $76,640 |
| Wyoming | $76,110 |
| North Dakota | $74,880 |
| Colorado | $74,140 |
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What is the job outlook for this career?
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How does salary vary by state?
See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$66,370
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.0%
Avg. annual openings
3.8k
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