How much does a hoist and winch operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.14
- Average (mean)
- $67,710
- Jobs
- 2,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| 75th | $94,350 | $45.36 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.83 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Illinois | $118,200 |
| Hawaii | $107,100 |
| Maryland | $99,840 |
| Minnesota | $78,400 |
| New York | $74,980 |
| Massachusetts | $62,240 |
| Oregon | $55,880 |
| Missouri | $47,510 |
| Ohio | $43,000 |
| Michigan | $40,070 |
| Tennessee | $39,930 |
| Indiana | $39,750 |
| Georgia | $37,870 |
| Virginia | $37,020 |
| Wisconsin | $36,560 |
| Florida | $33,570 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $118,200 |
| Baltimore, MD | $99,840 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,840 |
| Boston, MA | $64,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,810 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,310 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,410 |
| Miami, FL | $29,120 |
In other countries
Hoist and Winch Operator belongs to the international group "Crane, hoist and related plant operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.14 ($56,450 a year).
How much does a hoist and winch operator make a month?
About $4,704 a month before tax, based on a median of $56,450 a year.
How much does a hoist and winch operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,640 or less a year ($17.13 an hour); the top 10% make $118,200 or more.
Which state pays hoist and winch operators the most?
Illinois, with a median of $118,200 a year, followed by Hawaii ($107,100) and Maryland ($99,840).
Which city pays hoist and winch operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $118,200 a year.
How many hoist and winch operators are there in the United States?
About 2,600 people work as hoist and winch operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.