What are the main factors that influence an AB Crane Operator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for AB Crane Operator?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for AB Crane Operator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An AB Crane Operator's salary?

An AB Crane Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,104 for beginners, reaching about $46,387 at mid-level, and approach $48,591 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an AB Crane Operator?

AB Crane Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AB Crane Operator roles are District of Columbia $52,456, California $52,257, Massachusetts $51,561. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for AB Crane Operator level roles vary by specialization: Crane Operator, Sr.: $73,811; Crane/Tower Operator: $54,764; Mobile Crane Operator: $54,691; Equipment Operator-Crane: $52,100; Certified Crane Operator: $52,089.

AB Crane Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an AB Crane Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an AB Crane Operator in Virginia is $47,709 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,835
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,872 to $54,056
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,378

10% $40,378

50% (Median) $47,709

90% $59,835

AB Crane Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,056	$4,505	$1,040	$26
Average	$47,709	$3,976	$917	$23
25th Percentile	$43,872	$3,656	$844	$21

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Key Factors That Influence AB Crane Operator Salaries

An AB 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 AB Crane Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AB 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): $45,104
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,258
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,387
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,326
Expert (over 8 years): $48,591

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level AB Crane Operator	less than 1 year	$45,104
Early Career Level AB Crane Operator	1-2 years	$45,258
Mid-Level Level AB Crane Operator	2-4 years	$46,387
Senior-Level Level AB Crane Operator	5-8 years	$48,326
Expert Level AB Crane Operator	over 8 years	$48,591

How Do AB 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 AB Crane Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,456.
California: $52,257.
Massachusetts: $51,561.

District of Columbia $52,456 California $52,257 Massachusetts $51,561 Washington $51,371 New Jersey $51,352 Alaska $51,286 Connecticut $50,632 New York $50,367

Hawaii $49,519 Rhode Island $49,121 Maryland $48,851 Minnesota $48,481 Colorado $48,339 Illinois $48,292 Oregon $48,112 Delaware $47,979

New Hampshire $47,896 Virginia $47,709 Pennsylvania $47,164 Nevada $46,889 North Dakota $46,799 Michigan $46,657 Wisconsin $46,605 Vermont $46,501

Texas $46,212 Maine $46,193 Arizona $46,165 Ohio $46,131 Georgia $45,696 Indiana $45,478 Wyoming $45,435 Utah $45,369

Iowa $45,340 Kansas $45,113 Louisiana $45,046 North Carolina $45,023 Missouri $45,013 Florida $44,828 Montana $44,729 Nebraska $44,634

Kentucky $44,582 South Carolina $44,393 Tennessee $44,274 Idaho $44,227 New Mexico $43,881 Oklahoma $43,805 Alabama $43,526 South Dakota $43,057

Arkansas $42,801 West Virginia $42,663 Mississippi $42,251

Top Paying Cities for AB Crane Operator

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:

Ivanhoe: $43,876
Lambsburg: $43,970
Laurel Fork: $44,019

Ivanhoe, VA $43,876

Lambsburg, VA $43,970

Laurel Fork, VA $44,019

Marion, VA $43,647

Max Meadows, VA $43,946

Meadowview, VA $43,254

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $43,605

Rocky Gap, VA $43,629

Ruther Glen, VA $46,022

Sealston, VA $47,213

Sharps, VA $45,820

Spotsylvania, VA $46,453

Sparta, VA $46,209

Stafford, VA $48,577

Stratford, VA $46,716

Tappahannock, VA $46,103

Thornburg, VA $46,605

Unionville, VA $45,849

Village, VA $46,046

Warsaw, VA $46,209

Weems, VA $45,302

Sandy Point, VA $46,269

White Stone, VA $45,176

Wicomico Church, VA $45,506

Woodford, VA $46,415

Zacata, VA $46,572

Winchester, VA $46,353

Bentonville, VA $45,956

Berryville, VA $47,022

Boyce, VA $47,107

Brucetown, VA $46,384

Chester Gap, VA $46,833

Clear Brook, VA $46,151

Cross Junction, VA $44,654

Fishers Hill, VA $45,296

Flint Hill, VA $46,579

Front Royal, VA $46,606

Gore, VA $44,904

Hume, VA $47,209

Huntly, VA $46,657

Strasburg, VA $45,119

Linden, VA $47,323

Markham, VA $47,313

Maurertown, VA $44,505

Middletown, VA $46,000

Millwood, VA $47,023

Rileyville, VA $45,441

Earlysville, VA $44,775

Esmont, VA $44,361

Faber, VA $44,164

Fishersville, VA $44,576

Free Union, VA $44,701

Gordonsville, VA $45,170

Greenwood, VA $44,521

Ivy, VA $44,794

Keene, VA $44,540

Keswick, VA $44,883

Locust Dale, VA $45,372

Lovingston, VA $43,690

Lyndhurst, VA $44,020

Montpelier Station, VA $45,181

Nellysford, VA $44,071

North Garden, VA $44,496

Orange, VA $45,623

Palmyra, VA $44,902

Piney River, VA $43,487

Quinque, VA $44,889

Roseland, VA $43,654

Ruckersville, VA $44,871

Schuyler, VA $44,205

Shipman, VA $43,684

Somerset, VA $45,182

Stanardsville, VA $44,740

Troy, VA $44,951

Tyro, VA $43,773

Waynesboro, VA $44,643

White Hall, VA $44,723

Woodberry Forest, VA $45,357

Achilles, VA $44,668

Amelia Court House, VA $45,497

Ark, VA $44,952

Arvonia, VA $44,553

Ashland, VA $45,940

Aylett, VA $45,962

Barhamsville, VA $45,300

Beaumont, VA $45,487

Beaverdam, VA $45,936

Bena, VA $44,655

Bohannon, VA $44,838

Bremo Bluff, VA $44,843

Bruington, VA $45,870

Bumpass, VA $45,867

Cardinal, VA $44,858

Cartersville, VA $45,214

Charles City, VA $45,583

Christchurch, VA $45,211

Church View, VA $45,316

Cobbs Creek, VA $44,982

Columbia, VA $45,096

Crozier, VA $45,790

Cumberland, VA $44,846

Deltaville, VA $45,019

Diggs, VA $44,856

Redwood, VA $43,654

Rich Creek, VA $43,802

Ridgeway, VA $44,107

Riner, VA $43,798

Ripplemead, VA $43,684

Rocky Mount, VA $43,693

Salem, VA $43,480

Sandy Level, VA $43,786

Shawsville, VA $43,614

Spencer, VA $44,097

Staffordsville, VA $43,877

Stanleytown, VA $44,180

Stuart, VA $44,085

Thaxton, VA $43,562

Troutville, VA $43,545

Union Hall, VA $43,700

Vesta, VA $44,029

Villamont, VA $43,540

Vinton, VA $43,458

Wirtz, VA $43,566

Woolwine, VA $43,998

Bristol, VA $42,386

Abingdon, VA $43,015

Andover, VA $42,887

Appalachia, VA $42,887

Bee, VA $43,417

Ben Hur, VA $43,065

Big Stone Gap, VA $42,505

Birchleaf, VA $43,460

Blackwater, VA $42,558

Castlewood, VA $42,682

Cleveland, VA $43,200

Clinchco, VA $43,421

Clintwood, VA $43,372

Coeburn, VA $42,959

Damascus, VA $43,352

Dante, VA $43,203

Davenport, VA $43,501

Dryden, VA $42,644

Duffield, VA $42,283

Dungannon, VA $42,437

East Stone Gap, VA $42,594

Ewing, VA $43,609

Fort Blackmore, VA $42,165

Gate City, VA $41,877

Haysi, VA $43,670

Hiltons, VA $41,976

Honaker, VA $43,441

Jonesville, VA $43,170

Keokee, VA $42,770

Lebanon, VA $43,032

Mc Clure, VA $43,211

Mendota, VA $42,399

Nickelsville, VA $42,222

Nora, VA $43,097

Norton, VA $42,933

Pennington Gap, VA $42,760

Pound, VA $43,111

Rosedale, VA $43,393

Rose Hill, VA $43,533

Saint Charles, VA $43,011

Saint Paul, VA $42,954

Weber City, VA $41,749

Whitetop, VA $43,522

Wise, VA $43,048

Pulaski, VA $43,989

Atkins, VA $43,618

Austinville, VA $43,970

Barren Springs, VA $44,007

Bastian, VA $43,624

Bland, VA $43,726

Broadford, VA $43,578

Cana, VA $44,037

Ceres, VA $43,582

Chilhowie, VA $43,567

Cripple Creek, VA $43,764

Crockett, VA $43,754

Draper, VA $43,952

Dugspur, VA $43,985

Elk Creek, VA $43,734

Emory, VA $43,444

Fancy Gap, VA $43,999

Fries, VA $43,880

Galax, VA $43,952

Glade Spring, VA $43,358

Rural Retreat, VA $43,699

Saltville, VA $43,586

Speedwell, VA $43,727

Sugar Grove, VA $43,628

Tannersville, VA $43,552

Troutdale, VA $43,597

Willis, VA $43,961

Woodlawn, VA $43,979

Wytheville, VA $43,855

Staunton, VA $44,589

Augusta Springs, VA $44,401

Bacova, VA $44,192

Blue Grass, VA $44,210

Brownsburg, VA $43,946

Buena Vista, VA $43,586

Churchville, VA $44,713

Clifton Forge, VA $44,043

Covington, VA $43,804

Craigsville, VA $44,405

Crimora, VA $44,759

Deerfield, VA $44,440

Doe Hill, VA $44,403

Fairfield, VA $43,881

Fort Defiance, VA $44,792

Glen Wilton, VA $43,876

Goshen, VA $44,214

Greenville, VA $44,187

Grottoes, VA $44,801

Head Waters, VA $44,476

Hot Springs, VA $44,069

Iron Gate, VA $44,118

Lexington, VA $43,958

Low Moor, VA $44,015

Mc Dowell, VA $44,420

Middlebrook, VA $44,198

Millboro, VA $44,232

Mint Spring, VA $44,420

Montebello, VA $43,795

Monterey, VA $44,292

Mount Sidney, VA $44,812

Mustoe, VA $44,366

New Hope, VA $44,786

Port Republic, VA $44,776

Raphine, VA $43,999

Rockbridge Baths, VA $44,043

Selma, VA $44,059

Steeles Tavern, VA $44,089

Stuarts Draft, VA $44,254

Swoope, VA $44,511

Verona, VA $44,812

Vesuvius, VA $43,697

Warm Springs, VA $44,206

West Augusta, VA $44,537

Weyers Cave, VA $44,823

Williamsville, VA $44,445

Lynchburg, VA $42,933

Altavista, VA $43,341

Alton, VA $44,288

Amherst, VA $43,225

Appomattox, VA $43,303

Bedford, VA $43,567

Big Island, VA $43,329

Blairs, VA $44,277

Brookneal, VA $43,512

Buffalo Junction, VA $44,428

Callands, VA $44,063

Chatham, VA $44,099

Clifford, VA $43,291

Clover, VA $44,180

Cluster Springs, VA $44,426

Coleman Falls, VA $43,111

Concord, VA $42,993

Crystal Hill, VA $44,112

Danville, VA $44,313

Hillsville, VA $44,037

Carson, VA $45,734

Hiwassee, VA $43,893

Independence, VA $43,740

Annandale, VA $52,044

Burke, VA $51,557

Dumfries, VA $50,047

Dunn Loring, VA $52,111

Fairfax, VA $51,332

Fairfax Station, VA $51,193

Falls Church, VA $52,156

Fort Belvoir, VA $51,526

Great Falls, VA $51,334

Greenway, VA $52,155

Lorton, VA $51,235

Merrifield, VA $51,991

Mc Lean, VA $52,151

West Mclean, VA $52,155

Mount Vernon, VA $51,719

Newington, VA $51,600

Dry Fork, VA $44,192

Brooke, VA $48,224

Evington, VA $43,172

Forest, VA $43,087

Gladstone, VA $43,340

Gladys, VA $43,341

Glasgow, VA $43,618

Goode, VA $43,230

Gretna, VA $43,785

Halifax, VA $44,275

Howardsville, VA $44,204

Hurt, VA $43,540

Java, VA $44,049

Ararat, VA $44,026

Axton, VA $44,162

Bassett, VA $44,131

Belspring, VA $43,901

Bent Mountain, VA $43,529

Blacksburg, VA $43,694

Blue Ridge, VA $43,514

Boones Mill, VA $43,498

Buchanan, VA $43,661

Callaway, VA $43,612

Christiansburg, VA $43,699

Cascade, VA $44,124

Catawba, VA $43,587

Check, VA $43,680

Claudville, VA $44,000

Cloverdale, VA $43,433

Collinsville, VA $44,277

Copper Hill, VA $43,622

Critz, VA $44,071

Daleville, VA $43,478

Dublin, VA $43,925

Eagle Rock, VA $43,787

Eggleston, VA $43,836

Elliston, VA $43,577

Ferrum, VA $43,856

Fieldale, VA $44,214

Fincastle, VA $43,613

Floyd, VA $43,859

Glade Hill, VA $43,664

Glen Lyn, VA $43,697

Goodview, VA $43,510

Hardy, VA $43,492

Henry, VA $43,922

Huddleston, VA $43,653

Keeling, VA $44,233

Chester, VA $45,949

Chesterfield, VA $45,921

Church Road, VA $45,770

Colonial Heights, VA $45,968

Courtland, VA $44,863

Dendron, VA $44,998

Dewitt, VA $45,623

Dinwiddie, VA $45,748

Disputanta, VA $45,786

Dolphin, VA $45,122

Drewryville, VA $44,765

Ebony, VA $44,456

Elberon, VA $44,812

Emporia, VA $44,866

Ford, VA $45,664

Franklin, VA $44,725

Freeman, VA $45,112

Gasburg, VA $44,552

Hopewell, VA $45,873

Ivor, VA $44,797

Jarratt, VA $45,253

Lawrenceville, VA $44,955

Mc Kenney, VA $45,504

Meredithville, VA $44,890

Newsoms, VA $44,577

Prince George, VA $45,916

Rawlings, VA $45,329

Sedley, VA $44,923

Skippers, VA $44,687

Spring Grove, VA $45,241

Stony Creek, VA $45,502

Surry, VA $44,702

Sussex, VA $45,399

Sutherland, VA $45,878

Valentines, VA $44,594

Wakefield, VA $44,981

Warfield, VA $45,366

Waverly, VA $45,334

White Plains, VA $44,569

Wilsons, VA $45,528

Yale, VA $45,216

Zuni, VA $44,780

Claremont, VA $45,302

Farmville, VA $44,452

Baskerville, VA $44,379

Indian Valley, VA $43,923

Mc Coy, VA $43,828

Martinsville, VA $44,204

Meadows Of Dan, VA $44,041

Moneta, VA $43,582

Montvale, VA $43,581

Narrows, VA $43,828

Newbern, VA $43,867

New Castle, VA $43,616

Newport, VA $43,715

New River, VA $43,988

Oriskany, VA $43,700

Paint Bank, VA $43,632

Parrott, VA $43,849

Patrick Springs, VA $44,121

Pearisburg, VA $43,872

Pembroke, VA $43,871

Penhook, VA $43,809

Pilot, VA $43,714

Pittsville, VA $43,787

Radford, VA $43,938

Long Island, VA $43,506

Lowry, VA $43,312

Lynch Station, VA $43,510

Madison Heights, VA $42,934

Monroe, VA $43,148

Naruna, VA $43,374

Nathalie, VA $43,899

Natural Bridge, VA $43,756

Natural Bridge Station, VA $43,568

Nelson, VA $44,494

Norwood, VA $43,507

Ringgold, VA $44,250

Rustburg, VA $43,033

Scottsburg, VA $44,335

Scottsville, VA $44,575

South Boston, VA $44,374

Spout Spring, VA $43,112

Sutherlin, VA $44,253

Sweet Briar, VA $43,061

Vernon Hill, VA $44,201

Virgilina, VA $44,388

Wingina, VA $43,764

Amonate, VA $43,667

Bandy, VA $43,572

Big Rock, VA $43,808

Bishop, VA $43,576

Bluefield, VA $43,710

Boissevain, VA $43,603

Breaks, VA $43,737

Burkes Garden, VA $43,620

Cedar Bluff, VA $43,684

Doran, VA $43,864

Falls Mills, VA $43,603

Grundy, VA $43,882

Horsepen, VA $43,593

Hurley, VA $43,656

Jewell Ridge, VA $43,684

Keen Mountain, VA $43,855

Mavisdale, VA $43,689

Maxie, VA $43,817

North Tazewell, VA $43,678

Oakwood, VA $43,880

Pilgrims Knob, VA $43,760

Pocahontas, VA $43,618

Pounding Mill, VA $43,745

Raven, VA $43,843

Red Ash, VA $43,884

Richlands, VA $43,859

Rowe, VA $43,705

Shortt Gap, VA $43,802

Swords Creek, VA $43,692

Tazewell, VA $43,609

Vansant, VA $43,693

Whitewood, VA $43,698

Wolford, VA $43,706

Boydton, VA $44,475

Bracey, VA $44,588

Brodnax, VA $44,760

Buckingham, VA $43,977

Burkeville, VA $44,657

Charlotte Court House, VA $44,017

Chase City, VA $44,245

Clarksville, VA $44,553

Crewe, VA $44,942

Cullen, VA $43,886

Dillwyn, VA $44,415

Drakes Branch, VA $44,241

Dundas, VA $44,899

Evergreen, VA $43,345

Fort Mitchell, VA $44,240

Green Bay, VA $44,411

Hampden Sydney, VA $44,520

Kenbridge, VA $44,658

Keysville, VA $44,236

La Crosse, VA $44,520

Lunenburg, VA $44,320

Meherrin, VA $44,325

Nottoway, VA $44,873

Pamplin, VA $43,739

Phenix, VA $43,542

Prospect, VA $44,014

Randolph, VA $44,089

Red House, VA $43,414

Red Oak, VA $44,302

Rice, VA $44,714

Saxe, VA $44,206

Skipwith, VA $44,333

South Hill, VA $44,503

Victoria, VA $44,476

Wylliesburg, VA $44,263

Roanoke, VA $43,402

Wachapreague, VA $45,066

Wardtown, VA $44,979

Wattsville, VA $45,108

Willis Wharf, VA $45,053

Windsor, VA $44,669

Withams, VA $45,073

Norfolk, VA $44,440

Newport News, VA $44,539

Fort Eustis, VA $44,557

Hampton, VA $44,567

Fort Monroe, VA $44,542

Poquoson, VA $44,552

Yorktown, VA $44,605

Lackey, VA $44,623

Seaford, VA $44,569

Portsmouth, VA $44,452

Fort Lee, VA $45,966

Petersburg, VA $45,966

Virginia State University, VA $45,966

Alberta, VA $45,057

Ammon, VA $45,661

Blackstone, VA $45,275

Boykins, VA $44,630

Branchville, VA $44,524

Capron, VA $44,850

Round Hill, VA $48,189

Catharpin, VA $49,995

Delaplane, VA $47,685

Ashburn, VA $50,202

Chantilly, VA $50,730

Gainesville, VA $49,588

Hamilton, VA $48,839

Lincoln, VA $48,791

Sterling, VA $50,813

Haymarket, VA $49,541

Herndon, VA $51,000

Leesburg, VA $49,413

Lovettsville, VA $48,318

Nokesville, VA $49,649

Upperville, VA $47,843

Warrenton, VA $48,017

Reston, VA $51,293

Waterford, VA $48,758

The Plains, VA $48,896

Doswell, VA $45,956

Dutton, VA $44,973

Fork Union, VA $44,981

Foster, VA $44,828

Glen Allen, VA $46,059

Gloucester, VA $44,925

Gloucester Point, VA $44,653

Goochland, VA $45,557

Grimstead, VA $44,941

Gum Spring, VA $45,557

Gwynn, VA $44,940

Hadensville, VA $45,486

Hallieford, VA $44,927

Hanover, VA $45,965

Hardyville, VA $45,061

Hartfield, VA $45,076

Hayes, VA $44,682

Henrico, VA $46,093

Hudgins, VA $44,906

Jamaica, VA $45,467

Jamestown, VA $44,784

Jetersville, VA $44,975

Kents Store, VA $45,081

King And Queen Court House, VA $45,535

King William, VA $45,771

Lanexa, VA $45,465

Lightfoot, VA $45,004

Little Plymouth, VA $45,478

Locust Hill, VA $45,211

Louisa, VA $45,549

Macon, VA $45,601

Maidens, VA $45,731

Manakin Sabot, VA $45,880

Mannboro, VA $45,582

Manquin, VA $45,905

Maryus, VA $44,659

Mascot, VA $45,344

Mathews, VA $44,855

Burgess, VA $45,632

Accomac, VA $45,031

Assawoman, VA $45,049

Atlantic, VA $45,109

Battery Park, VA $44,546

Belle Haven, VA $45,005

Birdsnest, VA $44,920

Bloxom, VA $45,100

Cape Charles, VA $44,858

Capeville, VA $44,867

Carrollton, VA $44,540

Carrsville, VA $44,744

Cheriton, VA $44,863

Chesapeake, VA $44,557

Chincoteague Island, VA $45,138

Wallops Island, VA $45,105

Craddockville, VA $45,012

Davis Wharf, VA $45,002

Eastville, VA $44,880

Exmore, VA $44,985

Franktown, VA $44,935

Greenbackville, VA $45,241

Greenbush, VA $45,111

Hacksneck, VA $44,986

Hallwood, VA $45,088

Harborton, VA $45,097

Horntown, VA $45,164

Oak Hall, VA $45,072

Isle Of Wight, VA $44,640

Jamesville, VA $44,961

Jenkins Bridge, VA $45,095

Keller, VA $45,041

Locustville, VA $45,039

Machipongo, VA $44,913

Mappsville, VA $45,078

Marionville, VA $44,912

Mears, VA $45,054

Melfa, VA $45,046

Modest Town, VA $45,163

Nassawadox, VA $44,959

Nelsonia, VA $45,166

New Church, VA $45,150

Onancock, VA $45,084

Onley, VA $45,035

Oyster, VA $44,873

Painter, VA $45,013

Parksley, VA $45,109

Pungoteague, VA $45,032

Quinby, VA $44,914

Rescue, VA $44,543

Sanford, VA $45,157

Saxis, VA $45,164

Seaview, VA $44,864

Smithfield, VA $44,592

Suffolk, VA $44,571

Tangier, VA $45,276

Tasley, VA $45,131

Temperanceville, VA $45,088

Townsend, VA $44,873

Virginia Beach, VA $45,151

Dulles, VA $51,307

Aldie, VA $49,688

Amissville, VA $47,270

Arcola, VA $50,186

Manassas, VA $50,268

Marshall, VA $47,964

Middleburg, VA $48,846

Catlett, VA $49,075

Centreville, VA $50,471

Clifton, VA $50,897

Orlean, VA $47,532

Paeonian Springs, VA $49,073

Paris, VA $47,532

Philomont, VA $48,701

Purcellville, VA $48,340

Bluemont, VA $47,693

Bristow, VA $49,878

Broad Run, VA $48,991

Calverton, VA $48,880

Casanova, VA $48,962

Rectortown, VA $47,905

Mechanicsville, VA $46,001

Midlothian, VA $45,931

Millers Tavern, VA $45,995

Mineral, VA $45,830

Moon, VA $44,874

Moseley, VA $45,778

New Canton, VA $44,786

New Kent, VA $45,749

New Point, VA $44,761

Newtown, VA $46,137

Norge, VA $45,070

North, VA $44,913

Oilville, VA $45,789

Onemo, VA $44,818

Ordinary, VA $44,720

Port Haywood, VA $44,755

Powhatan, VA $45,637

Providence Forge, VA $45,670

Quinton, VA $45,904

Rockville, VA $45,840

Ruthville, VA $45,576

Saint Stephens Church, VA $45,990

Saluda, VA $45,229

Sandston, VA $46,011

Sandy Hook, VA $45,548

Schley, VA $44,826

Severn, VA $44,683

Shacklefords, VA $45,253

State Farm, VA $45,752

Stevensville, VA $45,643

Studley, VA $45,997

Susan, VA $44,773

Toano, VA $45,211

Topping, VA $45,171

Trevilians, VA $45,521

Richmond, VA $46,106

Urbanna, VA $45,386

Wake, VA $45,103

Walkerton, VA $45,708

Ware Neck, VA $44,844

Water View, VA $45,377

West Point, VA $45,533

White Marsh, VA $44,770

Wicomico, VA $44,691

Williamsburg, VA $44,768

Woods Cross Roads, VA $44,930

Montpelier, VA $45,772

Oakton, VA $51,451

Occoquan, VA $51,072

Quantico, VA $49,375

Springfield, VA $51,909

Triangle, VA $49,732

Vienna, VA $51,909

Woodbridge, VA $50,703

Arlington, VA $52,170

Fort Myer, VA $52,171

Mattaponi, VA $45,363

Dhs, VA $52,171

Fort Valley, VA $45,103

Star Tannery, VA $44,662

Stephens City, VA $46,370

Stephenson, VA $46,401

Toms Brook, VA $45,078

White Post, VA $46,769

Woodstock, VA $44,706

Culpeper, VA $46,182

Aroda, VA $45,051

Banco, VA $45,204

Bealeton, VA $47,812

Boston, VA $46,060

Brandy Station, VA $46,992

Brightwood, VA $45,434

Castleton, VA $46,566

Elkwood, VA $46,930

Etlan, VA $45,329

Goldvein, VA $48,024

Graves Mill, VA $44,990

Haywood, VA $45,422

Hood, VA $44,706

Jeffersonton, VA $47,516

Leon, VA $45,625

Lignum, VA $46,659

Madison, VA $44,986

Midland, VA $48,288

Mitchells, VA $45,814

Oakpark, VA $45,271

Pratts, VA $44,981

Radiant, VA $45,147

Rapidan, VA $45,555

Remington, VA $47,432

Reva, VA $45,676

Richardsville, VA $47,049

Rixeyville, VA $46,927

Rochelle, VA $44,967

Somerville, VA $48,381

Sperryville, VA $45,631

Stevensburg, VA $46,752

Sumerduck, VA $47,445

Syria, VA $44,816

Viewtown, VA $46,958

Washington, VA $46,432

Wolftown, VA $44,710

Woodville, VA $46,082

Harrisonburg, VA $44,892

Basye, VA $44,533

Bergton, VA $44,396

Bridgewater, VA $44,808

Broadway, VA $44,670

Criders, VA $44,476

Dayton, VA $44,655

Edinburg, VA $44,609

Elkton, VA $44,744

Alexandria, VA $52,164

Fredericksburg, VA $47,265

Bowling Green, VA $46,348

Burr Hill, VA $46,354

Callao, VA $46,087

Caret, VA $46,636

Center Cross, VA $45,843

Champlain, VA $46,530

Coles Point, VA $46,704

Colonial Beach, VA $46,967

Corbin, VA $46,676

Dahlgren, VA $48,507

Dogue, VA $46,935

Dunnsville, VA $46,008

Edwardsville, VA $45,691

Farnham, VA $45,826

Garrisonville, VA $48,905

Hague, VA $46,366

Hartwood, VA $47,402

Haynesville, VA $46,328

Heathsville, VA $45,649

Hustle, VA $46,558

Irvington, VA $45,283

Jersey, VA $47,000

Kilmarnock, VA $45,321

King George, VA $47,733

Kinsale, VA $46,277

Ladysmith, VA $46,080

Lancaster, VA $45,432

Laneview, VA $45,542

Lively, VA $45,474

Locust Grove, VA $46,367

Loretto, VA $46,566

Lottsburg, VA $46,001

Merry Point, VA $45,361

Milford, VA $46,177

Mollusk, VA $45,377

Montross, VA $46,670

Morattico, VA $45,613

Mount Holly, VA $46,514

Ninde, VA $47,839

Nuttsville, VA $45,568

Oldhams, VA $46,239

Ophelia, VA $45,656

Partlow, VA $46,480

Port Royal, VA $46,554

Rappahannock Academy, VA $46,563

Reedville, VA $45,622

Rhoadesville, VA $45,930

Rollins Fork, VA $46,965

Fulks Run, VA $44,558

Hinton, VA $44,517

Keezletown, VA $44,734

Lacey Spring, VA $44,756

Linville, VA $44,733

Luray, VA $44,877

Mc Gaheysville, VA $44,786

Mount Crawford, VA $44,787

Mount Jackson, VA $44,641

Mount Solon, VA $44,647

New Market, VA $44,744

Orkney Springs, VA $44,545

Penn Laird, VA $44,806

Quicksburg, VA $44,685

Pleasant Valley, VA $44,782

Shenandoah, VA $44,759

Singers Glen, VA $44,730

Stanley, VA $44,763

Timberville, VA $44,752

Charlottesville, VA $44,832

Afton, VA $44,335

Arrington, VA $43,454

Barboursville, VA $45,006

Batesville, VA $44,725

Covesville, VA $44,339

Crozet, VA $44,747

Dyke, VA $44,724

Ruby, VA $48,671

AB Crane Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AB Crane Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, AB Crane Operator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view AB Crane Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an AB Crane Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$57,251	$28.0	20%

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

Understanding how an AB 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.

$43,872

Average $47,709/year

$54,056

$3,656

Average $3,976/month

$4,505

$844

Average $917/week

$1,040

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,056	$4,505	$1,040	$26
Average	$47,709	$3,976	$917	$23
25th Percentile	$43,872	$3,656	$844	$21

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