Hoist and Winch Operators in Illinois
Local pay for hoist and winch operators in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 53-7041
$118,210
median pay, Illinois
320
employed in Illinois
+109.4%
vs U.S. median
-1.1%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What hoist and winch operators earn in Illinois
Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of hoist and winch operators in Illinois earn between $118,210 and $118,210 a year; the U.S. median is $56,450.
$118,210
MEDIAN
Pay by metro in Illinois
$118,210
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