How much does a hoist and winch operator make in Atlanta?
$46,310a year
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.26 an hour or $3,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.26
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,960Median: $46,310Highest 10%: $52,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,960 | $15.37 | |
| 25th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Median | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| 75th | $52,760 | $25.37 | |
| 90th | $52,760 | $25.37 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.26 ($46,310 a year).
Do hoist and winch operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $46,310 against $56,450 nationally, 18% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,870, so Atlanta pays 22% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for hoist and winch operator pay?
7 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a hoist and winch operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,760 or more.
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.