The salary statistics of hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare hoist and winch operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $93,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing. 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 $93,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid hoist and winch operators is $24,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hoist and winch operators in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $51,750 | -7.29% | -30.96% |
| 2017 | $55,520 | -9.87% | - |
| 2016 | $61,000 | 1.84% | - |
| 2015 | $59,880 | -2.77% | - |
| 2014 | $61,540 | -6.63% | - |
| 2013 | $65,620 | -3.28% | - |
| 2012 | $67,770 | - | - |
The average salaries of hoist and winch operators in two industries in the transportation and warehousing 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 |
|---|---|
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| Truck Transportation | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].