Hoist and Winch Operators Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Hoist and Winch Operators positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$52,310
National average
Salary Range
$33,910 – $116,120
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Hoist and Winch Operators Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $141,930 | $49,240 | $141,930 |
| Illinois | $116,120 | $116,120 | $116,120 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $116,120 | $116,120 | $116,120 |
| Hawaii | $100,940 | $82,370 | $107,690 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $96,030 | $61,480 | $106,500 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $90,200 | $76,720 | $97,160 |
| Nevada | $90,120 | $64,390 | $90,490 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $90,120 | $64,390 | $90,490 |
| Maryland | $87,760 | $70,380 | $97,160 |
| Wyoming | $73,840 | $66,550 | $112,550 |
| West Virginia | $65,930 | $28,990 | $79,450 |
| Minnesota | $65,680 | $50,140 | $76,300 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,680 | $50,140 | $76,300 |
| Massachusetts | $61,720 | $56,500 | $106,500 |
| Alabama | $59,220 | $53,830 | $65,440 |
| New York | $58,980 | $40,470 | $141,930 |
| Oregon | $55,710 | $47,470 | $68,640 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $54,400 | $48,980 | $68,650 |
| Idaho | $50,530 | $50,530 | $51,490 |
| Alaska | $48,930 | $43,880 | $56,130 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $48,930 | $43,880 | $56,130 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,680 | $47,150 | $97,500 |
| Washington | $47,680 | $43,130 | $88,220 |
| Missouri | $46,680 | $42,460 | $46,920 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,480 | $37,590 | $51,480 |
| Virginia | $44,310 | $28,760 | $63,100 |
| Tennessee | $42,000 | $38,400 | $51,460 |
| Florida | $38,910 | $26,620 | $87,990 |
| Indiana | $38,370 | $36,010 | $43,190 |
| Wisconsin | $37,610 | $32,040 | $38,160 |
| Georgia | $37,590 | $28,690 | $51,480 |
| Ohio | $37,300 | $27,620 | $41,270 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $37,180 | $35,530 | $46,960 |
| Texas | $36,420 | $30,730 | $46,960 |
| South Carolina | $35,970 | $33,950 | $43,000 |
| Michigan | $34,460 | $31,150 | $49,310 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,460 | $31,150 | $38,360 |
| Mississippi | $22,150 | $22,150 | $38,430 |
| Kentucky | $17,330 | $17,330 | $58,960 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Hoist and Winch Operators make?▾
The median annual salary for a Hoist and Winch Operators is $52,310, with a typical range of $33,910 – $116,120 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Hoist and Winch Operators?▾
Entry-level Hoist and Winch Operators positions typically start around $33,910 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Hoist and Winch Operatorss earn the most?▾
Hoist and Winch Operatorss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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