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What is a hoist mechanic and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a hoist mechanic. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.66 an hour? That's $47,123 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 17,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreHoist MechanicUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,123

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.2

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 1.59%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 11.53%

Unknown 3.68%

White 78.73%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
8.2

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a hoist mechanic

  1. Explore hoist mechanic education requirements

    Most common hoist mechanic degrees

    High School Diploma

    83.3 %

    Diploma

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific hoist mechanic skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Cranes67.39%
    Hoists18.59%
    Mechanical Devices8.87%
    Load Test5.14%
  3. Complete relevant hoist mechanic training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New hoist mechanics learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a hoist mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real hoist mechanic resumes.
  4. Research hoist mechanic duties and responsibilities

    • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
    • Repair fork trucks and overhead crane systems.
    • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
  5. Apply for hoist mechanic jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a hoist mechanic job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average hoist mechanic salary

The average hoist mechanic salary in the United States is $47,123 per year or $23 per hour. Hoist mechanic salaries range between $29,000 and $75,000 per year.

Average hoist mechanic salary
$47,123 Yearly
$22.66 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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