Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Hoist and Winch Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $36,560 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($56,450)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,720; the top 10% earn over $41,690. Nationally the range is $35,640 to $118,210.
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Hoist and Winch Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do hoist and winch operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $36,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,720 and the top 10% earn over $41,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for hoist and winch operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 16 (−35% vs. the national median of $56,450). Living costs are not included.