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 like?
   Crane operators perform some or all of the following duties: A. Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift,... more
2. What education do you need to become a Crane Operators?
   1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. 2. Completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Crane Operators?
   The job outlook for Crane Operators is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at a below-average rate.... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Crane Operators?
   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 make?
   The average hourly wages for Crane Operators is $21.59/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
6. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Crane Operators"?
   7% of Crane Operators are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
7. How many Crane Operators are employed part-time?
   2% of Crane Operators are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 13,000 workers employed in these... more
8. How many Crane Operators are self-employed?
   Roughly 4% of Crane Operators are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more