NYC Hired: 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. Excludes “Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators" (53-7032).

Current openings

Boom Crane Operator 1
Cherry Picker Operator 1
Electric Crane Operator 6
Overhead Crane Operator 1

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$63,660
($30/hour)

Middle:
$89,500
($43/hour)

Up to:
$111,220
($53/hour)

Average:
$95,360
($45/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
Less than 5 years

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.