Crane and Tower Operators in The United States
(Operadores de grúas y torres)
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.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 53-7021.00 |
Career Interests | RCI |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (< 5 years) Less than 5 years |
Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.49 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 46,800 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 49,100 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 5,800 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $32,250 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $60,530 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $91,840 |
Career Cluster | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Transporte, distribución y logística) |
Major Occupational Group | Transportation and Material Moving |
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