The salary statistics of hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of mining are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare hoist and winch operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,260 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,770 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $87,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) hoist and winch operators is $87,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,260. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid hoist and winch operators is $40,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of mining from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $52,260 | 3.65% | 28.63% |
| 2017 | $50,350 | 4.55% | - |
| 2016 | $48,060 | 21.49% | - |
| 2015 | $37,730 | 3.05% | - |
| 2014 | $36,580 | 3.83% | - |
| 2013 | $35,180 | -6.03% | - |
| 2012 | $37,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of hoist and winch operators in one industries in the mining sector are shown below. For detailed hoist and winch operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].