How much does a hoist and winch operator make in Illinois?
$118,200a year
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators in Illinois. That is $56.83 an hour or $9,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.83
- Vs. national median
- +109%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $118,200Median: $118,200Highest 10%: $118,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $118,200 | $56.83 | |
| 25th | $118,200 | $56.83 | |
| Median | $118,200 | $56.83 | |
| 75th | $118,200 | $56.83 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $118,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hoist and winch operators.
| 1. Illinois | $118,200 |
| 2. Hawaii | $107,100 |
| 3. Maryland | $99,840 |
| 4. Minnesota | $78,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $56.83 ($118,200 a year).
Do hoist and winch operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $118,200 against $56,450 nationally, 109% more.
Where does Illinois rank for hoist and winch operator pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 16 states.
Which city in Illinois pays hoist and winch operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $118,200 a year.
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.