The earlier-than-average retirement age (60) combined with an expected older-than-average age (43) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009.

1. What is a day in the life of a Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters like?
   Crane operators use cranes/draglines to lift/place machinery and other large objects at worksites. Drillers... more
2. What education do you need to become a Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters?
   1. In general, you usually need a high school diploma. 2. To be a crane operator, you need an apprenticeship of... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters?
   The job outlook for Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at a... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average.... more
5. How much does a Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters make?
   The average hourly wages for Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters is $21.22/HR, which is close to the average for... more
6. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters"?
   8% of Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical,... more
7. How many Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters are employed part-time?
   2% of Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 15,300 workers... more
8. How many Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters are self-employed?
   Roughly 5% of Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry... more