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 |
Average annual openings |
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2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change |
Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total |
| Alaska |
96 | 96 |
0.0 | 3 |
7 | 10 |
| United States |
46,000 | 49,900 |
8.6 | 1,600 |
3,400 | 5,390 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
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Mean Wage |
Wage by Percentile |
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Mean | 10th | 25th |
Median | 75th | 90th |
| United States |
29.10 | 15.51 | 20.04 |
27.26 | 35.12 | 44.15 |
| Alaska |
33.92 | 22.52 | 28.61 |
34.50 | 41.04 | 46.32 |
| Balance of State |
34.48 | 23.34 | 29.84 |
35.26 | 42.09 | 46.76 |
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 142 | 56 |
39.4 | 42.7 |
35.0 |
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| 2016 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 44 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 16 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 49 |
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| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
108 |
| Number of job position postings |
7 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 15.4 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: Less than 5 years |
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Training Resources
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