Hoist and Winch Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A hoist and winch operator earns a median of $56,450 a year ($27.14 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $67,710. About 2,600 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $56,450
- Gross pay
- $2,171.15
- Federal income tax
- −$176.69
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$134.61
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$31.48
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,828.37
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $56,450
- Federal
- $4,594
- FICA
- $4,318
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $47,538
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Hoist and Winch Operators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-7041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hoist and winch operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.14; the average is $32.55.
What is the salary range for a hoist and winch operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,640 and the top 10% earn over $118,210 a year.
How much is $56,450 after taxes?
About $47,538 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $45,377 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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