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Salary Guide

Crane Operator Salary in Australia

Based on 549 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$60,000 - $95,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $95,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$75K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $95,000 AUD

The median salary is $75,000

Top cities

Perth91 job openings
Sydney45 job openings
Brisbane36 job openings

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Crane Operator

549 job openings

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The average salary for a Crane Operator in Australia is AUD 60,000 - AUD 95,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 85,000 per year, based on 549 active job listings.

The cities with the most Crane Operator job opportunities in Australia are Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast City. Perth leads with 91 job openings.

Explore 549 Crane Operator job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.