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Crane Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 20 May 2013

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Crane Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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$32,659 - $81,556

(Median)

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82K

MEDIAN: $48,767

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Crane Operator Job Listings

Portal Crane Operator

May 17

BAE Systems - Mobile, AL

experience in Portal Crane operation in shipyard... gantries and all mobile cranes at AMM. Maintain proficiency in all qualified cranes to retain this level... - Indeed

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Poured Walls Laborers, P&H Crane Operators

May 04

F&M Contractors - Utica, MI

are currently seeking qualified skilled P&H Crane Operators and poured wall laborers for a Macomb County... laborer, driver, operator) Compensation desired... - Indeed

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Overhead Crane Operator

Apr 23

Allied Crawford Steel - Petersburg, VA

VA *APPLY IN PERSON ONLY* Immediate opening for a full time overhead crane operator. Full Time Health/Dental 401K Apply in person: 2021 Bessemer Road... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$16	$32	$48
Hourly Rate	$14.59 - $30.06
Overtime	$18.66 - $45.38

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$32K	$64K	$96K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,546
Profit Sharing	$509 - $4,913
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$32,659 - $81,556
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 20 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 218

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Crane Operator Tasks

Diagnose problems and maintain a variety bulk handling equipment.
Work with crews to load and unload heavy items.
Operate a crane to move heavy equipment and cargo.
Perform work area housekeeping functions and help with equipment maintenance.

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Companies and Industries for Crane Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Construction	$14.30 - $34.20
Steel Manufacturing	$13.91 - $28.97
Heavy Civil Engineering Construction	$14.58 - $37.40
Commercial Construction	$15.21 - $32.36
Oil and Gas Field Services	$16.94 - $40.03

Popular Employers

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Key Statistics for Crane Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

99%

Years of Experience

1-4 years

27%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

28%

20 years or more

24%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$13.97 - $18.80

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 70%		Dental: 51%
	Vision: 35%		None: 29%

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