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Crane and Tower Operators

Operate mechanical cranes to lift materials.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 $36.60 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Average
Growth rate:  5.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.
  • Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
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Job Title Examples:

 Heavy Equipment Operator
Overhead Crane Operator
Radio Control Crane Operator

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $36.60
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Crane and Tower Operators *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $24.34 $32.54 $39.6
Minnesota
 $31.16 $36.6 $50.98
Central Minnesota
 $28.33 $33.81 $50.98
Northeast Minnesota
 $36.6 $38.02 $38.77
Southeast Minnesota
 $27.46 $32.97 $33.78
Southwest Minnesota
 $31.16 $36.44 $53.64
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $30.96 $37.64 $54.11

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 170 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Crane and Tower Operators most often work?

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 598 new Crane and Tower Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

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