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Occupation ยท SOC 53-7021

Crane and Tower Operators: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of crane and tower operators typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 42,000 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $66,370 ($31.91 an hour).

US employment

42,000

Median annual wage

$66,370

Mean annual wage

$71,560

Median hourly wage

$31.91

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Texas6,650
  2. 2. Florida2,460
  3. 3. Ohio2,120
  4. 4. California2,010
  5. 5. Georgia1,780
  6. 6. Louisiana1,750
  7. 7. Pennsylvania1,650
  8. 8. Indiana1,600
  9. 9. New York1,330
  10. 10. Virginia1,280

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Nevada$129,930
  2. 2. Hawaii$115,870
  3. 3. Oregon$110,280
  4. 4. New York$110,000
  5. 5. District of Columbia$106,150
  6. 6. Washington$96,870
  7. 7. Montana$91,520
  8. 8. New Jersey$88,470
  9. 9. Connecticut$86,830
  10. 10. Alaska$80,900

Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.

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