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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Crane and Tower Operators
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Median pay, Greater Boston$64,010$98,140Higher
Hourly median$30.78/hr$47.19/hr
Middle half of workers earn$57,070 – $73,460$74,420 – $129,790
Jobs in Greater Boston20,090Higher500
Massachusetts change 2024–34+8.5%+16.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year3,910Higher50
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneLess than 5 years
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure17Lower9LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston1More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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