Crane operators
National Occupation Code (NOC): 7371 ยท Browse All Occupations
Crane operators operate cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations. They are employed by construction, industrial, mining, cargo handling and railway companies.
Alternate Job Titles
- Apprentice Mobile Crane Operator
- Boat Crane Operator
- Boom Crane Operator
- Boom Truck Crane Operator
- Boom Truck Hoist Operator
- Bridge Crane Operator
- Cantilever Crane Operator
- Cinder Crane Operator
- Climbing Crane Operator
- Climbing Tower Crane Operator
- Construction Crane Operator
- Crane And Hoisting Equipment Operator
- Crane Hoist Operator
- Crane Operator
- Crane Operator Apprentice
- Crawler Crane Operator
- Demolition Crane Operator
- Dragline Crane Operator
- Dragline Operator - Crane
- Drilling Rig Crane Operator
- Electric Crane Operator
- Electric Dragline Operator
- Electric Gantry Crane Operator
- Electric Monorail Crane Operator
- Electrical Equipment Operator - Derrick
- Floating Crane Operator
- Gantry Crane Operator
- Hoist Operator - Foundry
- Hoist Operator (except Underground Mining)
- Hot Metal Crane Operator
- Jib Crane Operator
- Ladle Crane Operator
- Locomotive Crane Operator
- Locomotive Craneman/woman
- Mechanical Hoist Operator
- Mobile Crane Apprentice Operator
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Monorail Crane Operator
- Overhead Crane Operator
- Pile Driving Crane Operator
- Power Crane Operator
- Rail Crane Operator
- Railway Car Puller - Crane
- Rigger (except Shipbuilding And Aircraft Assembly)
- Ship Crane Operator
- Skip Operator
- Tower Crane Operator
- Tractor Crane Operator
- Truck Crane Operator
- Walking Bridge Crane Operator
- Wrecking Crane Operator
- Boom Truck Crane Operator
- Bridge Crane Operator
- Climbing Crane Operator
- Construction Crane Operator
- Crane Operator
- Dragline Crane Operator
- Gantry Crane Operator
- Hoist Operator (except Underground Mining)
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Tower Crane Operator
- Tractor Crane Operator
- Rigger (except Shipbuilding And Aircraft Assembly)
- Boom Truck
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for crane operators.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $57,726 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $51,549 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $88,241 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $77,649 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | N/A |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $63,564 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for crane operators.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $63,564 |
| Female | $64,779 |
Extracted Salary Information (24 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for crane operators.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for crane operators
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 40 |
| 25 to 34 years | 130 |
| 35 to 44 years | 100 |
| 45 to 54 years | 190 |
| 55 to 64 years | 85 |
| 65 to 74 years | 30 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 560 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for crane operators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 230 |
| Part Time | 350 |
| Total | 585 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for crane operators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 550 |
| Female | 10 |
| Total | 560 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for crane operators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 535 |
| Self Employed | 25 |
| Total | 560 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for crane operators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 540 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Total | 560 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for crane operators. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 70 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 195 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 205 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 105 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 10 |
| Total | 585 |
