Crane Operator Salary in New Zealand
NZ$28.57
per hour
per year
NZ$59,400
per year
per hour
Crane Operator - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a Crane Operator in New Zealand is NZ$28.57 per hour (NZ$59,400 per year), which is 4% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Crane Operator pay range: NZ$21.58 to NZ$68.60 an hour.
Crane Operator pay range: NZ$21.58 to NZ$68.60 an hour.
NZ$21.58
Low
NZ$28.57
Median salary
NZ$68.60
High
NZ$44,900
Low
NZ$59,400
Median salary
NZ$142,700
High
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Crane Operator Salary Range
Among Crane Drivers in New Zealand, Trainee Crane Operators tend to have the lowest pay rates, while more experienced Crane Drivers usually earn more.
Crane Operator - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Crane Operator | NZ$29.40/hour | +3% |
Crane Operator - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An Entry Level Crane Operator with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$54,080 gross per year. A mid career Crane Operator with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$58,900, while the average income for an experienced Crane Operator with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$73,600. Crane Drivers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$80,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Crane Operator
| Late Career | ▲ +35% |
| Experienced | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | NZ$59,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -9% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
Crane Operator - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Crane Operator job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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