The median annual wage for Hoist and Winch Operators in Kentucky is $17,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $25,160.
Pay spans roughly $17,330 at the 10th percentile to $58,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $8.33 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as hoist and winch operators in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $17,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $25,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $8.33 |
| 10th percentile | $17,330 |
| 90th percentile | $58,960 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.