The median annual wage for Hoist and Winch Operators in West Virginia is $65,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,420.
Pay spans roughly $28,990 at the 10th percentile to $79,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.70 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as hoist and winch operators in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $65,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.70 |
| 10th percentile | $28,990 |
| 90th percentile | $79,450 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.