Hoist and Winch Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$52,310
↑ 25.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Hoist and Winch Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Hoist and Winch Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 25.9% since 2011 ($41,560 → $52,310)
🏆Peak year: 2020 at $62,610
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,310 | -6.5% |
| 2023 | $55,950 | -5.1% |
| 2022 | $58,950 | +12.7% |
| 2021 | $52,300 | -16.5% |
| 2020 | $62,610 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $59,720 | +31.3% |
| 2018 | $45,490 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $43,210 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $42,530 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | $42,220 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | $39,580 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $38,730 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | $39,960 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | $41,560 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.