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Hoist and Winch Operator Salary in the Industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

The salary statistics and trend of hoist and winch operators in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hoist and winch operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$38,360
25th Percentile Wage
$46,680
50th Percentile Wage
$58,350
75th Percentile Wage
$75,550
90th Percentile Wage
$106,730

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hoist and winch operators in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction. 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 $106,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hoist and winch operators is $38,360.

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 Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$58,350
14.40% 50.54%
2016
$49,950
15.68% -
2015
$42,120
-6.96% -
2014
$45,050
22.77% -
2013
$34,790
17.05% -
2012
$28,860
- -

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

The average salaries of hoist and winch operators in seven industries within the construction 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
Utility System Construction
$70,190
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$58,350
Specialty Trade Contractors
$52,000
Construction of Buildings
$42,250
Nonresidential Building Construction
$40,980
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$35,670
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$25,980

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