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Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hoist and Winch Operators make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+15.3% vs 2024
$41,670
Mean Salary
$43,000
Median Salary
$20.67
Hourly Rate
Hoist and Winch Operators salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $43,000 per year ($3,583/month).
This is 27.7% below the national average of $59,496.
Ohio ranks #9 out of 16 states for Hoist and Winch Operators pay.
Salaries increased by 15.3% 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)
Salaries for Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio range from $38,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $43,890 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,470 and $43,490.
Median $43,000
P10: $38,050P25: $41,470P75: $43,490P90: $43,890
10th
$38,050
25th
$41,470
Median
$43,000
75th
$43,490
90th
$43,890
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,050
$18.29
$3,170
25th Percentile
$41,470
$19.94
$3,455
Median (50th)
$43,000
$20.67
$3,583
75th Percentile
$43,490
$20.91
$3,624
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$43,890
$21.10
$3,657
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Hoist and Winch Operators make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio is $43,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,670.
What is the salary range for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio?
Salaries for Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio range from $38,050 at the 10th percentile to $43,890 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,470 and $43,490.
What is the starting salary for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio?
Entry-level Hoist and Winch Operators positions in Ohio typically start around $38,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,470 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hoist and Winch Operators in Ohio is approximately $20.67 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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