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Hoist and Winch Operators salary in United States

The median hoist and winch operators salary is $56,450 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$35,640
Median (p50)
$56,450
Top (p90)
$118,210
Sample size
2,600

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$35,640
p25$42,690
Median$56,450
p75$94,350
Top (p90)$118,210
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Hoist and Winch Operators salary by region

Illinois$118,210
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$118,210
Hawaii$107,100
Maryland$99,840
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$99,840
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$78,400
Minnesota$78,400
New York$74,980
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$74,840
Oregon$55,880

Pay trend

Up 2.9% from 2023 to 2025.

$65,8102023
$64,0702024
$67,7102025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Hoist and Winch Operators salary FAQs

What is the average Hoist and Winch Operators salary in United States?

The median Hoist and Winch Operators salary in United States is $56,450 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of hoist and winch operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Hoist and Winch Operators earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $35,640 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $118,210 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $56,450.

Do Hoist and Winch Operators salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Illinois is among the highest at $118,210, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Hoist and Winch Operators salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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