Hourly Wage for Crane Operator Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Crane Operator Salary

How much does a Crane Operator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Crane Operator in the United States is $25 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $22 and $29. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Crane Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $20 US August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $22 US August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $25 US August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $29 US August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $32 US August 27, 2024
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What skills does a Crane Operator need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Transportation: Refers to the mode of travel used to get from home to work most frequently. The transportation are bus, train, aeroplane, ship, car, etc while the mode of transportation refers to road, air, sea/ocean, etc.

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Work Ethic: A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

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Planning 6.59%
Transportation 3.48%
Work Ethic 1.43%
Others 88.5%
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Mastering certain skills can make the compensation of a Crane Operator higher. Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Salary Data provides you the latest highly compensated skills to help you get a higher pay. For example, if you master Leadership, you can get a 5% salary raise. If you are good at Teamwork, your salary will increase by 4%. If you are expert in Crane Operation, your salary will rise by 2%.
Skill Salary Demand
Leadership
 $26
5%
Teamwork
 $26
4%
Crane Operation
 $25
2%
Communication Skills
 $25
1%
Hydraulics
 $25
1%
Hand Signals
 $25
1%
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Job Description for Crane Operator

Crane Operator operates a crane to lift, move, load, unload, or position heavy materials or equipment. Performs daily safety and performance checks of crane equipment and may perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating or checking fluid levels. Being a Crane Operator communicates via hand or radio signals to receive or convey instructions. Identifies and addresses potential hazards and adheres to all safety protocols. Additionally, Crane Operator maintains documentation of activities including time logs and inspection reports to ensure compliance with regulations and operating procedures. Typically requires a high school diploma. May require NCCCO Certification. May require State License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Crane Operator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Crane Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Summers-Taylor, Inc. - Johnson City, TN
    Position Title. Certified Crane Operator. Date_Posted. 08/01/2024. Location. Johnson City , TN. Job Category. Field Employee. Salary Interval. Hourly / Ful...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • CHS Inc - BELLE CHASSE, LA
    CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resourc...
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  • The Source and Recruit Company - Rutland, VT
    Position Type. Full-Time. Reports To. President. About Belden Construction, LLC. Belden Construction, LLC, based in Rutland, Vermont, is a prominent civil ...
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  • Marenakos Rock Center - Issaquah - Issaquah, WA
    Embrace Your Passion for Driving with. Marenakos Rock Center. as a. CDL Driver Boom/Crane Operator. Marenakos Rock Center. a proud partner of Heritage Land...
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  • ABC Supply - Hillside, NJ
    ABC Supply - 660 Ramsey Ave [CDL Truck Driver] As a CDL Delivery Truck Driver at ABC Supply, you'll: Ensure the safety of each delivery from the moment you...
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Career Path for Crane Operator

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Crane Operator, the first career path typically progresses to Crane Operator, Sr..

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Heavy Equipment Operator III position, and then progresses to Heavy Equipment Operator IV.

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Crane Operator Pay Difference by Location

Crane Operator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Crane Operator, the highest Crane Operator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Crane Operator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Crane Operator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Crane Operator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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