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Headline risk

1%

Very Low Risk

Crane and tower operators

United States AI Work IndexISCO 7541crosswalk_exact

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

42.3 current · 43.5 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $66K

Median annual wage

Demand 3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 66,370

Employment 2024

42.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

3.0%

Openings (2024–34)

3.8K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 41,67025th pctl: USD 50,970Median: USD 66,37075th pctl: USD 81,630Top 10%: USD 102,400

Demand outlook

Overall employment of material moving machine operators is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs, as necessary. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Load or unload bundles from trucks, or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsCrane operation control softwareInventory tracking software

Requirements

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Health and Safety of Other Workers 4.7/5
Contact With Others 4.5/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.5/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.5/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 46.9 · 59K employed

Under 25: 10% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 20%

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