Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in New York

Half of hoist and winch operators roles in New York report earning more than $74,980 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $72,030 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $43,780 and a quarter are above $94,220, so most hoist and winch operators pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect hoist and winch operators pay?

• Years of experience and level of responsibility
• Employer type and size
• Specialization within the occupation
• Certifications and licensing
• Industry
• Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
• The local labor market where the job is based