Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,930 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $56,130
Employed locally 30
National median $52,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $48,930
    75th
    $52,790
    90th
    $56,130

    Top-paying metros for Hoist and Winch Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,930
    Illinois $116,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $116,120
    Hawaii $100,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,030
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $90,200

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hoist and Winch Operators make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Hoist and Winch Operators in Alaska is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.99 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Hoist and Winch Operators salaries?

    The median Hoist and Winch Operators salary in Alaska is 6.5% below the national median of $52,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hoist and Winch Operators in Alaska?

    Entry-level Hoist and Winch Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.