Hoist and Winch Operator Salary in the Industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas)

The salary statistics and trend of hoist and winch operators in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hoist and winch operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,000
25th Percentile Wage
$45,940
50th Percentile Wage
$54,630
75th Percentile Wage
$64,880
90th Percentile Wage
$92,320

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hoist and winch operators in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). 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 $92,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hoist and winch operators is $41,000.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hoist and winch operators in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$54,630
8.64% 30.28%
2016
$49,910
2.99% -
2015
$48,420
7.17% -
2014
$44,950
16.73% -
2013
$37,430
-1.76% -
2012
$38,090
- -

Table 3. Compare Hoist and Winch Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Mining Sector

The average salaries of hoist and winch operators in six industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of hoist and winch operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
$57,090
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
$54,630
Coal Mining
$54,290
Metal Ore Mining
$47,220
Support Activities for Mining
$43,890
Support Activities for Mining
$43,890

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