Hoist and Winch Operators

Occupation

$52,310

National Median Salary

$25.15

Median Hourly Wage

2,480

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$33,910

$39,220

$52,310

$90,200

$116,120

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+32.2%

10 Year Change

$39,580

2014 Median

$52,310

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Hoist and Winch Operators

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Specialty Trade Contractors	$141,930	—
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying	$105,900	30
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	$104,500	—
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	$104,500	—
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation	$92,940	100

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Top Paying States for Hoist and Winch Operators

State	Annual Median	Employment
Illinois	$116,120	310
Hawaii	$100,940	110
Nevada	$90,120	30
Maryland	$87,760	160
Wyoming	$73,840	40

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Specialty Trade Contractors Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Water Transportation Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation Support Activities for Transportation Support Activities for Water Transportation Scientific Research and Development Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Mining (except Oil and Gas)