Hoist and Winch Operators pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for hoist and winch operators is $27.14 an hour ($56,450 a year). About 2,600 people work in this job there.

$27.14Median hourly pay

$42,690–$94,350Middle half of workers, yearly

2,600People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for hoist and winch operators in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.13	$35,640
25% of workers	$20.53	$42,690
Half of workers (median)	$27.14	$56,450
75% of workers	$45.36	$94,350
90% of workers	$56.83	$118,210

Best-paying states for hoist and winch operators

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Illinois	$118,210	320
Hawaii	$107,100	120
Maryland	$99,840	140
Minnesota	$78,400	60
New York	$74,980	110
Massachusetts	$62,240	0
Oregon	$55,880	70
Missouri	$47,510	40
Ohio	$43,000	0
Michigan	$40,070	50

Education, experience and outlook for hoist and winch operators

Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$40,240
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$59,850
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$65,510
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$60,850
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	$46,960
Crane and Tower Operators	$68,080
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$57,430

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.