The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Specialized equipment rental companies
- Structural metal manufacturers
- Shipyards and loading docks
- Logging companies
Outlook
Growth for this career is expected to decline. Automation at ports reduces the need for hoist and winch operators. However, the manufacturing industry is expected to grow. Job openings will occur as people retire or leave the career.
Hoist and Winch Operators (CIS 100098)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
299 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
39 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
121 Very small |
& |
12.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
17 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Lake County |
16 Very small |
& |
18.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| McHenry County |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
2,700 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
300 Very few |