Top 9 cities for hoist and winch operators by average salary
| Chicago, IL | $116,800 |
|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $92,990 |
| Seattle, WA | $87,440 |
| Boston, MA | $77,160 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $71,660 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,110 |
| Atlanta, GA | $44,730 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,490 |
| Miami, FL | $33,230 |
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Hoist and Winch Operators salary by state
Illinois pays hoist and winch operators the most statewide, $114,220 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $114,220 | $118,210 | 320 | 1 | $116,800 | $116,800 |
| Hawaii | $109,810 | $107,100 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $91,780 | $99,840 | 140 | 1 | $92,990 | $92,990 |
| Washington | n/a | n/a | 240 | 1 | $87,440 | $87,440 |
| Massachusetts | $73,970 | $62,240 | n/a | 1 | $77,160 | $77,160 |
| New York | $72,030 | $74,980 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $70,340 | $78,400 | 60 | 1 | $71,660 | $71,660 |
| Oregon | $59,690 | $55,880 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $48,650 | $47,510 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $48,110 | $48,110 |
| Indiana | $46,520 | $39,750 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $46,370 | $33,570 | 120 | 1 | $33,230 | $33,230 |
| Ohio | $41,670 | $43,000 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $41,380 | $40,070 | 50 | 1 | $38,490 | $38,490 |
| Tennessee | $41,170 | $39,930 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $41,100 | $37,870 | 90 | 1 | $44,730 | $44,730 |
| Virginia | $38,590 | $37,020 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $38,160 | $36,560 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $22,510 | $21,890 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hoist and Winch Operators salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $116,800 | $118,210 | $56.16 | 300 |
| Baltimore, MD | $92,990 | $99,840 | $44.71 | 130 |
| Seattle, WA | $87,440 | $74,840 | $42.04 | 160 |
| Boston, MA | $77,160 | $64,390 | $37.10 | n/a |
| Minneapolis, MN | $71,660 | $78,400 | $34.45 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,110 | $47,810 | $23.13 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $44,730 | $46,310 | $21.51 | 60 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,490 | $35,410 | $18.51 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $33,230 | $29,120 | $15.98 | n/a |
Related jobs
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandU.S. average $42,260
- Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsU.S. average $48,370
- Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentU.S. average $36,980
- Packers and Packagers, HandU.S. average $37,540
- Stockers and Order FillersU.S. average $39,540
- Machine Feeders and OffbearersU.S. average $43,660
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersU.S. average $63,960
- Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsU.S. average $52,820
Hoist and Winch Operators salary: questions
Where do hoist and winch operators make the most money?
In Chicago, IL, with an average of $116,800 a year, among the 9 metro areas we cover.
What is the average hoist and winch operators salary in the U.S.?
$67,710 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $56,450, so half of hoist and winch operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should hoist and winch operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of hoist and winch operators nationwide earn between $42,690 (25th percentile) and $94,350 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays hoist and winch operators the most?
Illinois, with a statewide average of $114,220 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is hoist and winch operators pay the lowest?
Miami, FL, at $33,230 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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