Crane Operator Salary in Australia
AU$40.37
per hour
per year
AU$79,771
per year
per hour
Crane Operator - Average Hourly Pay & Salary
The average pay for a Crane Operator is AU$40.37 per hour (AU$79,771 per year), which is AU$9,883 (+14%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Crane Operator can expect an average starting hourly pay of AU$24.03. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$54.60.
A Crane Operator can expect an average starting hourly pay of AU$24.03. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$54.60.
AU$24.03
Low
AU$40.37
Average salary
AU$54.60
High
AU$47,500
Low
AU$79,771
Average salary
AU$107,889
High
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Crane Operator Hourly Pay & Salary Range
Among Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators, Mobile Crane Operators or Construction Crane Operators tend to have the lowest pay rates, while workers like Tower Crane Operators or Offshore Crane Operators enjoy the highest pay rates.
Crane Operator - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore Crane Operator | AU$59.70/hour | +48% |
| Tower Crane Operator | AU$42.40/hour | +5% |
| Construction Crane Operator | AU$35.90/hour | -11% |
| Mobile Crane Operator | AU$34.70/hour | -14% |
| Overhead Crane Operator | AU$29.90/hour | -26% |
Crane Operator - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Crane Operator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,000 per year. A mid career Crane Operator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$76,820, while an experienced Crane Operator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$98,500. Crane Operators with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$100,100 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Crane Operator in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +25% |
| Experienced | ▲ +23% |
| Average Salary | AU$79,771/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -37% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
3%
3%
Male
97%
97%
Crane Operator - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Crane Operator job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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