SOC 53-7041 · May 2025 · United States
Hoist and Winch Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Hoist and Winch Operators across the United States is $56,450 per year, measured over 2,600 jobs. The highest state median is in Illinois, at $118,210.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Hoist and Winch Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 252.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Illinois pays $118,210 and Florida pays $33,570.
States with the most Hoist and Winch Operators jobs
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.