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.
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

Crane Operator Salary Range

Low
NZ$21.58
Median salary
NZ$28.57
Experienced
NZ$35.37
High
NZ$68.60
Low
NZ$44,900
Median salary
NZ$59,400
Experienced
NZ$73,600
High
NZ$142,700
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

JobSalaryDifference
Tower Crane OperatorNZ$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 SalaryNZ$59,400/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -9%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

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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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Crane Operator

How much does a Crane Operator make in New Zealand?
A Crane Operator in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$28.57 gross per hour, which is about NZ$59,400 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Crane Operator updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Crane Operator in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Crane Operator in New Zealand is around NZ$21.58 gross per hour. Trainee Crane Operators usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Crane Operator in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Crane Operator in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$68.60 gross per hour.
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