Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Crane & Tower Operator Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $69,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Crane and Tower Operators operate mechanical equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products. General Information Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Crane & Tower Operator Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 15 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 15 openings per year are projected for Crane & Tower Operator. +14.4% Employment Change Employment for Crane & Tower Operator is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.4% between 2025 and 2030. $33.28 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $33.28/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.56, while experienced workers are paid $38.03. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 123 Crane & Tower Operator in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 141. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Crane & Tower Operator are Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Crane & Tower Operator include Mechanical, Mathematics, and Transportation. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Crane & Tower Operator is HS diploma or less. 11% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
