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Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hoist and Winch Operators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,240
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.8% vs 2024
$73,970
Mean Salary
$62,240
Median Salary
$29.92
Hourly Rate
Hoist and Winch Operators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $62,240 per year ($5,186/month).
This is 4.6% above the national average of $59,496.
Massachusetts ranks #6 out of 16 states for Hoist and Winch Operators pay.
Salaries increased by 0.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hoist and Winch Operators
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.75
Monitoring
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Time Management
3.5
Active Listening
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.09
Customer and Personal Service
2.88
English Language
2.63
Public Safety and Security
2.61
Transportation
2.57
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(26.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts
Salaries for Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts range from $57,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $109,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,420 and $95,370.
Median $62,240
P10: $57,000P25: $61,420P75: $95,370P90: $109,440
10th
$57,000
25th
$61,420
Median
$62,240
75th
$95,370
90th
$109,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$57,000
$27.40
$4,750
25th Percentile
$61,420
$29.53
$5,118
Median (50th)
$62,240
$29.92
$5,186
75th Percentile
$95,370
$45.85
$7,947
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$109,440
$52.62
$9,120
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,970 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Hoist and Winch Operators make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts is $62,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,970.
What is the salary range for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts range from $57,000 at the 10th percentile to $109,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,420 and $95,370.
What is the starting salary for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Hoist and Winch Operators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $57,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,420 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Massachusetts is approximately $29.92 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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