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Crane operators employed primarily in nonresidential building construction made somewhat less, an average of $53,070 a year. Those who worked in mining averaged $47,010 per year, and those employed by iron and steel mills made an average of $45,710 per year.
Salary range. Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators who starts out at $39310 can expect to make $51650 after 3-5 years of experience in the field. The bottom 10% makes less than $15.1 per hour while the top 10% makes over $39.79 per hour. While the median wage is $51650 per annum or $24.83 per hour.