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Hoist and Winch Operators in Virginia

Hoist and Winch Operators in Virginia

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$36,870 Median Salary
  • Hoist and Winch Operators in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Hoist and Winch Operators Work in Virginia?

There were approximately 110 workers employed as Hoist and Winch Operators in this state in 2018.

There were 110 Hoist and Winch Operators employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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The typical state has 100 Hoist and Winch Operators working in it, which means Virginia has more Hoist and Winch Operators than average.

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What do Hoist and Winch Operators Make in Virginia?

In 2018 wages for Hoist and Winch Operators ranged from $28,610 to $52,970 with $36,870 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.75 to $25.47. The median hourly rate was $17.73.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $18.2 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $0.47.

The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Hoist and Winch Operators Employment

The table below shows the states where most Hoist and Winch Operators work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Illinois 260 $0
Kentucky 170 $36,670
Texas 160 $40,690
California 160 $53,370
Ohio 150 $36,870
Oregon 130 $46,590
Maryland 120 $41,130
Michigan 120 $34,740
Minnesota 120 $87,000
Virginia 110 $36,870
Alabama 100 $40,330
Indiana 100 $36,510
Florida 90 $45,700
New York 80 $48,330
Tennessee 60 $36,480
Oklahoma 50 $0
West Virginia 50 $56,840
New Mexico 50 $47,560
Wyoming 50 $88,900
Utah 40 $57,650

Below are the states where Hoist and Winch Operators get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Wyoming $88,900
Minnesota $87,000
Washington $59,310
Utah $57,650
West Virginia $56,840
California $53,370
New York $48,330
New Mexico $47,560
Oregon $46,590
Florida $45,700

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