Hoist and Winch Operators salary by location
National median: $56,450 (2025 OEWS). Percentages below describe each area's published median against that national figure.
| Location | Type | Median | vs national | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | state | $118,210 | +109.4% | 320 | 2025 |
| Chicago, IL | metropolitan | $118,210 | +109.4% | 300 | 2025 |
| HI | state | $107,100 | +89.7% | 120 | 2025 |
| MD | state | $99,840 | +76.9% | 140 | 2025 |
| Baltimore, MD | metropolitan | $99,840 | +76.9% | 130 | 2025 |
| MN | state | $78,400 | +38.9% | 60 | 2025 |
| Minneapolis, MN | metropolitan | $78,400 | +38.9% | 60 | 2025 |
| NY | state | $74,980 | +32.8% | 110 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | metropolitan | $74,840 | +32.6% | 160 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | metropolitan | $64,390 | +14.1% | — | 2025 |
| MA | state | $62,240 | +10.3% | — | 2025 |
| OR | state | $55,880 | −1.0% | 70 | 2025 |
| Dallas, TX | metropolitan | $47,810 | −15.3% | 40 | 2025 |
| MO | state | $47,510 | −15.8% | 40 | 2025 |
| Atlanta, GA | metropolitan | $46,310 | −18.0% | 60 | 2025 |
| OH | state | $43,000 | −23.8% | — | 2025 |
| MI | state | $40,070 | −29.0% | 50 | 2025 |
| TN | state | $39,930 | −29.3% | 40 | 2025 |
| IN | state | $39,750 | −29.6% | 120 | 2025 |
| GA | state | $37,870 | −32.9% | 90 | 2025 |
| VA | state | $37,020 | −34.4% | 40 | 2025 |
| WI | state | $36,560 | −35.2% | 80 | 2025 |
| Detroit, MI | metropolitan | $35,410 | −37.3% | 30 | 2025 |
| FL | state | $33,570 | −40.5% | 120 | 2025 |
| Miami, FL | metropolitan | $29,120 | −48.4% | — | 2025 |
| PR | state | $21,890 | −61.2% | 110 | 2025 |