SOC 53-7041 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Hoist and Winch Operators is $52,312 per year ($25.15/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $39,229 and $90,210 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $116,126 per year. There are approximately 2,480 hoist and winch operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.30 | $33,904 |
| P25 | $18.86 | $39,229 |
| P50MEDIAN | $25.15 | $52,312 |
| P75 | $43.37 | $90,210 |
| P90 | $55.83 | $116,126 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Hoist and Winch Operators is $52,312 per year ($25.15/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $39,229 and $90,210 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Hoist and Winch Operators is $116,126 per year ($55.83/hr). The 75th percentile is $90,210 per year.
Entry-level Hoist and Winch Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $33,904 per year ($16.30/hr). The 25th percentile is $39,229 per year.
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