Special fluorescent light bulbs generate radiation similar to natural UV light, and were used in the study. Growers put the plants under 40W Westinghouse FS-40 Sunlamps 10 inches from the canopy.
Crane Operator Salary. A Crane Operator earns an average wage of Â£11.95 per hour. For the first five to ten years in this position, wages increase somewhat, but any additional experience does not have a big effect on pay. Â£19,115 - Â£64,750.
Pay by Region. The Northeast and the West were the two highest-paying regions for crane operators in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Alaska ranked first among the states, with an average annual salary of $77,800, followed by Washington at $73,270, Nevada at $71,490, Hawaii at $68,390, and California at $67,520.