SOC 53-7041 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Hoist and Winch Operators wages by metro
National median annual wage
$56,450
- 10th percentile
- $35,640
- 25th percentile
- $42,690
- Median
- $56,450
- 75th percentile
- $94,350
- 90th percentile
- $118,210
- Mean
- $67,710
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,600.
That median is 10.7% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 300 | $118,210 | $118,210 | $118,210 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 130 | $79,570 | $99,840 | $99,840 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 60 | $51,040 | $78,400 | $78,400 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 160 | $48,540 | $74,840 | $135,550 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Not available | $62,240 | $64,390 | $109,440 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 40 | $36,510 | $47,810 | $63,020 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 60 | $31,960 | $46,310 | $52,760 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 30 | $32,010 | $35,410 | $50,990 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Not available | $27,360 | $29,120 | $35,450 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 300 | $118,210 | $118,210 | $118,210 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 160 | $48,540 | $74,840 | $135,550 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 130 | $79,570 | $99,840 | $99,840 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 60 | $31,960 | $46,310 | $52,760 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 60 | $51,040 | $78,400 | $78,400 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 40 | $36,510 | $47,810 | $63,020 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 30 | $32,010 | $35,410 | $50,990 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 320 | $118,210 | $118,210 | $118,210 |
| Hawaii | 120 | $80,990 | $107,100 | $127,940 |
| Maryland | 140 | $79,550 | $99,840 | $99,840 |
| Minnesota | 60 | $51,040 | $78,400 | $78,400 |
| New York | 110 | $41,690 | $74,980 | $103,220 |
| Massachusetts | Not available | $57,000 | $62,240 | $109,440 |
| Oregon | 70 | $40,130 | $55,880 | $72,660 |
| Missouri | 40 | $46,160 | $47,510 | $56,450 |
| Ohio | Not available | $38,050 | $43,000 | $43,890 |
| Michigan | 50 | $32,010 | $40,070 | $56,290 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $30,940 | $39,930 | $52,630 |
| Indiana | 120 | $37,620 | $39,750 | $66,940 |
| Georgia | 90 | $31,960 | $37,870 | $52,760 |
| Virginia | 40 | $29,550 | $37,020 | $45,970 |
| Wisconsin | 80 | $34,720 | $36,560 | $41,690 |
| Florida | 120 | $28,070 | $33,570 | $74,130 |
| Puerto Rico | 110 | $21,840 | $21,890 | $22,230 |
| Washington | 240 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other transportation and material moving occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Driver/Sales Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Hoist and Winch Operators?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Hoist and Winch Operators is $56,450. Employment is 2,600.
How does Hoist and Winch Operators pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Hoist and Winch Operators is 10.7% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Hoist and Winch Operators?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is highest on this page's list at $118,210.