SOC 53-7041
Hoist and Winch Operators
Risk Score
⚠️48/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥2,480
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$52K
$34K – $116K
Projected Growth
📈-1.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Hoist and Winch Operators face a risk score of 48/100 — 4 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $52K ($6K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Hoist and Winch Operators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,480 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency situation response and quick decision-making and navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Hoist and Winch Operators?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
AI traffic management and fleet coordination
Automated warehouse sorting and loading systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 76% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 83% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 79% |