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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.
Pay by Industry. As of May 2011, crane operators employed by specialty trade contractors made an average of $59,040 per year. Those employed in seaports as support for water transportation earned comparable pay, averaging $58,660 per year.