The salary statistics of hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare hoist and winch operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $72,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $81,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of utilities. 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 $102,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid hoist and winch operators is $72,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $88,850 | 8.38% | 22.49% |
| 2017 | $81,400 | 5.34% | - |
| 2016 | $77,050 | 3.82% | - |
| 2015 | $74,110 | 4.22% | - |
| 2014 | $70,980 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $70,280 | 2.01% | - |
| 2012 | $68,870 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].