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Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
What a crane and tower operator does
Become a crane and tower operator
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good crane and tower operator
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $58 per hour with an average salary of $82,600 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $42 and $64 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $40,700 and $89,300 per year.
- 31% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $72 per hour with an average salary of $95,000 per year.
Crane And Tower Operator job outlook
- There are 1,173 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 164 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 1% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 10% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.