What are the main factors that influence a Crawler Crane Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Crawler Crane Operator's salary?

A Crawler Crane Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,191 for beginners, reaching about $54,610 at mid-level, and approach $55,429 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Crawler Crane Operator?

Crawler Crane Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Crawler Crane Operator roles are District of Columbia $54,714, California $54,507, Massachusetts $53,780. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Crawler Crane Operator roles make?

Salaries for Crawler Crane Operator level roles vary by specialization: Crane Operator, Sr.: $73,607; Mobile Crane Operator: $54,625; Crane/Tower Operator: $53,824; Trucking Crane Operator: $52,843; Equipment Operator-Crane: $52,100.

Crawler Crane Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Crawler Crane Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Crawler Crane Operator in Rhode Island is $51,591 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Crawler Crane Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,839
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,825 to $58,002
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,666

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Crawler Crane Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,002	$4,833	$1,115	$28
Average	$51,591	$4,299	$992	$25
25th Percentile	$44,825	$3,735	$862	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Crawler Crane Operator Salaries

A Crawler Crane Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Crawler Crane Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Crawler Crane Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,191
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,358
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,610
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,917
Expert (over 8 years): $55,429

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Crawler Crane Operator	$51,191
Intermediate Level Crawler Crane Operator	$52,358
Senior Level Crawler Crane Operator	$54,610
Specialist Level Crawler Crane Operator	$54,917
Expert Level Crawler Crane Operator	$55,429

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How Do Crawler Crane Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Crawler Crane Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,714.
California: $54,507.
Massachusetts: $53,780.

District of Columbia $54,714 California $54,507 Massachusetts $53,780 Washington $53,582 New Jersey $53,563 Alaska $53,494 Connecticut $52,812 New York $52,535

Hawaii $51,650 Rhode Island $51,235 Maryland $50,954 Minnesota $50,568 Colorado $50,420 Illinois $50,370 Oregon $50,183 Delaware $50,044

New Hampshire $49,957 Virginia $49,763 Pennsylvania $49,194 Nevada $48,908 North Dakota $48,814 Michigan $48,666 Wisconsin $48,611 Vermont $48,502

Texas $48,201 Maine $48,181 Arizona $48,152 Ohio $48,117 Georgia $47,662 Indiana $47,435 Wyoming $47,391 Utah $47,321

Iowa $47,292 Kansas $47,055 Louisiana $46,985 North Carolina $46,961 Missouri $46,951 Florida $46,758 Montana $46,654 Nebraska $46,555

Kentucky $46,501 South Carolina $46,303 Tennessee $46,180 Idaho $46,130 New Mexico $45,770 Oklahoma $45,691 Alabama $45,399 South Dakota $44,910

Arkansas $44,643 West Virginia $44,500 Mississippi $44,070

Top Paying Cities for Crawler Crane Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $52,075
Albion: $51,210
Ashaway: $52,273

Adamsville, RI $52,075 Albion, RI $51,210 Ashaway, RI $52,273 Barrington, RI $51,210 Block Island, RI $52,001 Bradford, RI $52,238 Bristol, RI $51,161 Carolina, RI $51,813

Charlestown, RI $51,868 Chepachet, RI $51,112 Clayville, RI $51,161 Coventry, RI $51,112 West Greenwich, RI $51,077 East Greenwich, RI $51,146 Exeter, RI $52,238 Fiskeville, RI $51,210

Forestdale, RI $51,161 Foster, RI $51,077 Glendale, RI $51,077 Greene, RI $51,650 Greenville, RI $51,210 Harmony, RI $51,196 Harrisville, RI $51,112 Hope, RI $51,210

Hope Valley, RI $52,273 Hopkinton, RI $52,288 Jamestown, RI $51,764 Kenyon, RI $52,224 Little Compton, RI $52,056 Manville, RI $51,210 Mapleville, RI $51,077 Newport, RI $51,774

Middletown, RI $51,991 North Kingstown, RI $51,062 North Scituate, RI $51,196 Oakland, RI $51,126 Pascoag, RI $51,097 Pawtucket, RI $51,210 Central Falls, RI $51,210 Cumberland, RI $51,210

Lincoln, RI $51,210 Portsmouth, RI $51,566 Prudence Island, RI $51,112 Rockville, RI $52,288 Saunderstown, RI $51,794 Shannock, RI $52,209 Slatersville, RI $51,161 Slocum, RI $51,794

Tiverton, RI $52,090 Wakefield, RI $51,739 Kingston, RI $51,749 Narragansett, RI $51,759 Peace Dale, RI $51,739 Warren, RI $51,196 Warwick, RI $51,210 Westerly, RI $52,303

West Kingston, RI $51,779 West Warwick, RI $51,210 Wood River Junction, RI $52,238 Woonsocket, RI $51,161 North Smithfield, RI $51,196 Wyoming, RI $52,224 Providence, RI $51,210 Cranston, RI $51,210

North Providence, RI $51,210 East Providence, RI $51,210 Riverside, RI $51,210 Rumford, RI $51,210 Smithfield, RI $51,210 Johnston, RI $51,210

Crawler Crane Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Crawler Crane Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$44,825

Average $51,591/year

$58,002

$3,735

Average $4,299/month

$4,833

$862

Average $992/week

$1,115

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,002	$4,833	$1,115	$28
Average	$51,591	$4,299	$992	$25
25th Percentile	$44,825	$3,735	$862	$22

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