Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021)
Occupation description: Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. Excludes Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (53-7032).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 81 | 87 | 7.4 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| United States | 46,800 | 49,100 | 0.0 | 1,500 | 4,100 | 5,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 30.77 | 16.43 | 21.28 | 28.71 | 36.63 | 46.07 |
| Alaska | 34.37 | 21.33 | 28.65 | 35.32 | 41.53 | 47.73 |
| Balance of State | 34.86 | 19.50 | 30.29 | 36.22 | 42.26 | 48.02 |
