How much does a hoist and winch operator make in Wisconsin?
$36,560a year
Median yearly pay for hoist and winch operators in Wisconsin. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,720Median: $36,560Highest 10%: $41,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,720 | $16.69 | |
| 25th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $41,170 | $19.79 | |
| 90th | $41,690 | $20.04 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hoist and winch operators.
| 12. Indiana | $39,750 |
| 13. Georgia | $37,870 |
| 14. Virginia | $37,020 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $36,560 |
| 16. Florida | $33,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.58 ($36,560 a year).
Do hoist and winch operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $36,560 against $56,450 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for hoist and winch operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 16 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays hoist and winch operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $78,400 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.