Hoist and Winch Operators salary in the United States
$35,640
10th
$42,690
25th
$56,450
Median
$94,350
75th
$118,210
90th
National median
$56,450
2025 OEWS
Mean
$67,710
Hourly median
$27.14
Employment
2,600
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| IL | $118,210 | 320 |
| Chicago, IL | $118,210 | 300 |
| HI | $107,100 | 120 |
| MD | $99,840 | 140 |
| Baltimore, MD | $99,840 | 130 |
| MN | $78,400 | 60 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,400 | 60 |
| NY | $74,980 | 110 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,840 | 160 |
| Boston, MA | $64,390 | — |
| MA | $62,240 | — |
| OR | $55,880 | 70 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,810 | 40 |
| MO | $47,510 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,310 | 60 |
| OH | $43,000 | — |
| MI | $40,070 | 50 |
| TN | $39,930 | 40 |
| IN | $39,750 | 120 |
| GA | $37,870 | 90 |
| VA | $37,020 | 40 |
| WI | $36,560 | 80 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,410 | 30 |
| FL | $33,570 | 120 |
| Miami, FL | $29,120 | — |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.