The average salary for a hoist and winch operator in the United States is $65,810, but the range typically falls between $40,490 and $93,630. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $31.64, with a range between $19.47 and $45.01.
There are approximately 2,230 people employed as a hoist and winch operator in the United States. With Illinois, Hawaii, New York employing the highest number of hoist and winch operators.The state with the best pay for a hoist and winch operator is New York, with an average annual salary of $94,530, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $26,080.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,760 | $16.23 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,490 | $19.47 |
| Median | $55,950 | $26.9 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,630 | $45.01 |
| 90th Percentile | $111,470 | $53.59 |
The salary of a hoist and winch operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a hoist and winch operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for hoist and winch operators are New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Hawaii, Maryland while the worst states are Kentucky, North Carolina, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,650 | $54,190 | $64,870 |
| Alaska | $36,320 | $46,720 | $53,960 |
| Colorado | $38,270 | $51,430 | $59,000 |
| Florida | $31,200 | $45,380 | $60,090 |
| Georgia | $27,040 | $43,610 | $65,330 |
| Hawaii | $82,850 | $98,030 | $119,290 |
| Idaho | $44,860 | $53,600 | $76,390 |
| Illinois | $111,470 | $108,130 | $111,470 |
| Kentucky | $16,640 | $26,080 | $56,970 |
| Maryland | $54,010 | $76,790 | $80,480 |
| Michigan | $33,180 | $38,320 | $41,710 |
| Minnesota | $48,130 | $84,680 | $109,860 |
| Missouri | $33,540 | $40,220 | $50,600 |
| New Jersey | $40,040 | $61,690 | $95,940 |
| New York | $47,030 | $94,530 | $137,160 |
| North Carolina | $23,890 | $33,900 | $53,500 |
| Oregon | $46,960 | $56,460 | $90,180 |
| Tennessee | $36,230 | $41,080 | $47,660 |
| Texas | $31,200 | $44,910 | $55,420 |
| Washington | $44,240 | $58,100 | $93,600 |
| West Virginia | $34,840 | $56,220 | $63,560 |
Even between cities, the salary of a hoist and winch operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for hoist and winch operators is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $103,210.The city with the lowest average salary for hoist and winch operators is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, TX with an average salary of $38,550.
Areas with highest average salaries for hoist and winch operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for hoist and winch operators
The number of hoist and winch operators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of hoist and winch operators has decreased by -2,230. On average, the number of hoist and winch operators has been increasing by -12.5% each year. The salary of hoist and winch operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of hoist and winch operators has increased by $3,080. On average, the salary of hoist and winch operators has been increasing by 1.2% each year.
Hoist and Winch Operators are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for hoist and winch operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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