Hoist and Winch Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,180 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $46,960
Employed locally 30
National median $52,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $46,960

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Hoist and Winch Operators salary vs area income 43% Median Hoist and Winch Operators salary is 57% below the area median household income

    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hoist and Winch Operators in Dallas, TX is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Hoist and Winch Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 28.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Hoist and Winch Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.