SOC 53-7041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hoist and Winch Operators — Detroit
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
At $35,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Hoist and Winch Operators, 37.3% beneath the national figure of $56,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Hoist and Winch Operators, 37.3% beneath the national figure of $56,450. Pay ranges from under $32,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,410 to $43,570.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 631st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,010 | −43.3% |
| 25th | $35,410 | −37.3% |
| Median (50th) | $35,410 | −37.3% |
| 75th | $43,570 | −22.8% |
| 90th | $50,990 | −9.7% |
| Mean | $38,490 | −31.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Detroit run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,410 goes as far as $36,809 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,809US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,410 a year, 37.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,010 to $50,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hoist and Winch Operators in Detroit, MI?
The median annual wage is $35,410, or $17.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,450, so pay in Detroit, MI is 37.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Detroit, MI earns more than $50,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Detroit, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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