How much does a Crane Operator make in Gunnison, MS? The average Crane Operator salary in Gunnison, MS is $45,630 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $40,707 and $52,376. Salary ranges 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. 

Crane Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $36,226 Gunnison,MS August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $40,707 Gunnison,MS August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $45,630 Gunnison,MS August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $52,376 Gunnison,MS August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Crane Operator Salary $58,518 Gunnison,MS August 27, 2024
25% $40,707 10% $36,226 90% $58,518 75% $52,376 $45,630 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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.

Planning 6.59%
Transportation 3.48%
Work Ethic 1.43%
Others 88.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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
$47,911
5%
Teamwork
$47,455
4%
Crane Operation
$46,542
2%
Communication Skills
$46,086
1%
Hydraulics
$46,086
1%
Hand Signals
$46,086
1%
Last Updated on August 27, 2024
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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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Career Path for Crane Operator

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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 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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About Gunnison, Mississippi    Gunnison is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 452 at the 2010 census, down from 633 in 2000. The mayor is Franc....More

Gunnison, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Gunnison, Mississippi

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