Crane and Tower Operators

Architecture and Construction
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 $40 per hour with an average salary of $82,600 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $31 and $48 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $65,300 and $99,800 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.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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