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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, hoist and winch operators earn a median of $116,120 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$116,120
Bottom 10%
$116,120
Top 10%
$116,120
Employed in Illinois
310

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, hoist and winch operators earn a median of $116,120 — 122% above the national median of $52,310. Locally the range runs $116,120 to $116,120. About 310 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #1 of 27 states for hoist and winch operators pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 310 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$52,310
US bottom 10%
$33,910
US top 10%
$116,120

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Learning Strategies

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