How much does a hoist and winch operator make in Minneapolis?
$78,400a year
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $37.69 an hour or $6,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.69
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,040Median: $78,400Highest 10%: $78,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,040 | $24.54 | |
| 25th | $66,860 | $32.14 | |
| Median | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 75th | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 90th | $78,400 | $37.69 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $211,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $179,700 |
| Transportation Inspector | $140,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $126,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $99,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $72,140 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $69,680 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $64,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $64,200 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $37.69 ($78,400 a year).
Do hoist and winch operators make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $78,400 against $56,450 nationally, 39% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $78,400, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for hoist and winch operator pay?
3 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a hoist and winch operator make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,400 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.