Hoist and Winch Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for hoist and winch operators is $56,450 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,570 in Florida to $118,210 in Illinois.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,640
- 25th percentile
- $42,690
- Median
- $56,450
- 75th percentile
- $94,350
- Top 10%
- $118,210
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,600 jobs.
Median pay in 16 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $118,210 | +109% | $118,210 | $118,210 | 320 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $107,100 | +90% | $80,990 | $127,940 | 120 |
| 3 | Maryland | $99,840 | +77% | $79,550 | $99,840 | 140 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $78,400 | +39% | $51,040 | $78,400 | 60 |
| 5 | New York | $74,980 | +33% | $41,690 | $103,220 | 110 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $62,240 | +10% | $57,000 | $109,440 | Not published |
| 7 | Oregon | $55,880 | −1% | $40,130 | $72,660 | 70 |
| 8 | Missouri | $47,510 | −16% | $46,160 | $56,450 | 40 |
| 9 | Ohio | $43,000 | −24% | $38,050 | $43,890 | Not published |
| 10 | Michigan | $40,070 | −29% | $32,010 | $56,290 | 50 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $39,930 | −29% | $30,940 | $52,630 | 40 |
| 12 | Indiana | $39,750 | −30% | $37,620 | $66,940 | 120 |
| 13 | Georgia | $37,870 | −33% | $31,960 | $52,760 | 90 |
| 14 | Virginia | $37,020 | −34% | $29,550 | $45,970 | 40 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $36,560 | −35% | $34,720 | $41,690 | 80 |
| 16 | Florida | $33,570 | −41% | $28,070 | $74,130 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Hoist and Winch Operators salary questions
Which state pays hoist and winch operators the most?
Illinois, with a median of $118,210 a year (+109% vs. the national median of $56,450). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays hoist and winch operators the least?
Florida, with a median of $33,570 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most hoist and winch operators work?
Illinois has the most jobs, about 320, with a median of $118,210.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.