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Crane and Tower Operators in District of Columbia

Crane and Tower Operators in District of Columbia

Want to work in District of Columbia as a Crane or Tower Operator? Read this first!

15.4% Jobs Projection
$31,870 Median Salary
20 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Crane and Tower Operators in District of Columbia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Crane and Tower Operators in District of Columbia is growing faster than average.

  • Crane and Tower Operators in District of Columbia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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What do Crane and Tower Operators Make in District of Columbia?

In 2018 wages for Crane and Tower Operators ranged from $27,740 to $83,060 with $31,870 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.34 to $39.93. The median hourly rate was $15.32.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $32.68 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $17.36.

The median salary in District of Columbia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top District of Columbia Metros for Crane and Tower Operators

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Crane and Tower Operators.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 690 $73,750

Top States for Crane and Tower Operators Employment

View the list below to see where most Crane and Tower Operators work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 5,850 $54,310
California 3,310 $63,280
Pennsylvania 3,140 $46,710
Louisiana 2,890 $49,520
Florida 2,560 $55,700
Indiana 2,080 $53,180
Illinois 1,730 $48,070
Ohio 1,720 $44,030
Virginia 1,510 $60,990
Washington 1,350 $72,310
New York 1,260 $0
Michigan 1,080 $43,600
Alabama 1,030 $49,200
North Carolina 930 $48,470
Georgia 850 $50,960
Oregon 810 $69,560
Iowa 800 $54,960
Kentucky 770 $48,950
New Jersey 760 $69,860
Tennessee 690 $52,240

Below are the states where Crane and Tower Operators get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Hawaii $86,230
Alaska $81,000
Washington $72,310
Nevada $70,040
New Jersey $69,860
Oregon $69,560
Montana $66,080
Connecticut $65,120
California $63,280
North Dakota $61,660

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