How much does a hoist and winch operator make in Seattle?
$74,840a year
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $35.98 an hour or $6,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.98
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,540Median: $74,840Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| Median | $74,840 | $35.98 | |
| 75th | $135,500 | $65.16 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.17 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $35.98 ($74,840 a year).
Do hoist and winch operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $74,840 against $56,450 nationally, 33% more.
Where does Seattle rank for hoist and winch operator pay?
4 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a hoist and winch operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,600 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.