Job outlook for overhead crane operators in the United States

Overhead crane operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected overhead crane operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.

• About 56,900 new jobs for overhead crane operators are projected over the next decade.

• Overhead crane operator salaries have increased 14% for overhead crane operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 4,293 overhead crane operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 39,211 active overhead crane operator job openings in the US.

• The average overhead crane operator salary is $34,797.

Compare the number of overhead crane operator jobs and the average overhead crane operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of overhead crane operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where overhead crane operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.