Highest-Paying States for Hoist and Winch Operators

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Illinois$118,210
2. 2Hawaii$107,100
3. 3Maryland$99,840
4. 4Minnesota$78,400
5. 5New York$74,980
6. 6Massachusetts$62,240
7. 7Oregon$55,880
8. 8Missouri$47,510
9. 9Ohio$43,000
10. 10Michigan$40,070
11. 11Tennessee$39,930
12. 12Indiana$39,750
13. 13Georgia$37,870
14. 14Virginia$37,020
15. 15Wisconsin$36,560