How much does a hoist and winch operator make in Boston?
$64,390a year
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.96 an hour or $5,366 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.96
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 9
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,240Median: $64,390Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 25th | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| Median | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.62 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.62 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $135,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $126,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $103,400 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $98,140 |
| Material Moving Worker | $81,700 |
| Tank Car | $77,490 |
| Captain | $75,130 |
| Bus Driver | $70,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $67,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.96 ($64,390 a year).
Do hoist and winch operators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $64,390 against $56,450 nationally, 14% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $62,240, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for hoist and winch operator pay?
5 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a hoist and winch operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,400 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.