How much does a Crane Operator earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Crane Operator in New Zealand ranges from NZD 59,700 to NZD 85,900 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Crane Operator in New Zealand is NZD 66,250 - NZD 79,350 per year.

Crane Operator Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$59,700 - $85,900

Median salary

$66,250 - $79,350

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$51K

25th percentile$60K

Median$71K

75th percentile$86K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $59,700 - $85,900 NZD

The median salary is $70,600

NZD 51,500 - 95,500+1%

NZD 10,000 - 10,625-86%

NZD 49,000 - 87,000-7%

NZD 52,900 - 76,200-11%

NZD 50,000 - 72,000-16%

NZD 53,750 - 74,375-12%

NZD 43,300 - 62,300-27%

NZD 40,400 - 58,200-32%

NZD 45,834 - 62,917-25%

NZD 59,700 - 85,9000%

Crane Operator

Crane Operator - New Zealand 2026: NZD 59,700 - NZD 85,900. NZD 72,800 (median).