Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
About the profession
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Crane and Tower Operator → Practitioner Crane and Tower Operator → Senior Practitioner Crane and Tower Operator → Lead Crane and Tower Operator
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
99K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,200 - $54,105/year With equity/bonuses: $43,120 - $64,926 Top markets (SF/NYC): $45,080 - $64,926 Execute core tasks using Operation and…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. 10am — Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,440 - $48,695 Year 2-3: Junior level $54,105 - $65,560 Year 4-6: Mid level $65,560 - $71,080 Year 7-10: Senior level $71,080 - $88,111 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Crane and Tower Operator genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operation and Control and Operations Monitoring You communicate…
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