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What is a hoisting engineer 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 hoisting engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.08 an hour? That's $56,324 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 22,000 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreHoisting EngineerUS Average
Salary
4.4

Avg. Salary $56,324

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 2.01%

Asian 0.90%

Black or African American 5.78%

Hispanic or Latino 12.74%

Unknown 4.35%

White 74.21%

Gender

female 9.52%

male 90.48%

Age - 46
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 - 46
Stress level
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a hoisting engineer

  1. Explore hoisting engineer education requirements

    Most common hoisting engineer degrees

    High School Diploma

    44.4 %

    Bachelor's

    22.2 %

    Associate

    22.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific hoisting engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Asphalt53.20%
    Cranes46.80%
  3. Complete relevant hoisting engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New hoisting engineers 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 hoisting engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real hoisting engineer resumes.
  4. Research hoisting engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Computerize boilers and compressors operating information with KPI.
    • Maintain and repair all A/C units.
  5. Apply for hoisting engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a hoisting engineer 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 hoisting engineer salary

The average hoisting engineer salary in the United States is $56,324 per year or $27 per hour. Hoisting engineer salaries range between $28,000 and $112,000 per year.

Average hoisting engineer salary
$56,324 Yearly
$27.08 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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