The average salary for a log graders and scaler in the United States is $47,120, but the range typically falls between $37,970 and $55,100. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.65, with a range between $18.26 and $26.49.
There are approximately 3,640 people employed as a log graders and scaler in the United States. With Oregon, California, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of log graders and scalers.The state with the best pay for a log graders and scaler is Idaho, with an average annual salary of $64,940, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $33,700.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,060 | $15.9 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,970 | $18.26 |
| Median | $45,600 | $21.93 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,100 | $26.49 |
| 90th Percentile | $62,360 | $29.98 |
The salary of a log graders and scaler can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a log graders and scaler in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for log graders and scalers are Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, California while the worst states are Missouri, Florida, Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,420 | $43,060 | $57,240 |
| Arkansas | $26,730 | $38,590 | $60,760 |
| California | $40,080 | $49,830 | $61,740 |
| Florida | $29,770 | $37,480 | $51,260 |
| Georgia | $33,960 | $39,990 | $46,260 |
| Idaho | $43,680 | $64,940 | $88,160 |
| Indiana | $28,480 | $47,660 | $70,000 |
| Kentucky | $29,080 | $39,050 | $55,930 |
| Louisiana | $20,260 | $39,850 | $49,950 |
| Maine | $34,990 | $46,310 | $60,520 |
| Michigan | $33,210 | $47,100 | $59,290 |
| Mississippi | $32,380 | $42,240 | $54,700 |
| Missouri | $27,090 | $33,700 | $50,060 |
| New York | $36,920 | $46,230 | $60,920 |
| North Carolina | $31,200 | $42,120 | $50,870 |
| Ohio | $37,390 | $40,770 | $47,600 |
| Oregon | $50,360 | $59,870 | $68,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,840 | $44,040 | $66,830 |
| South Carolina | $36,760 | $45,820 | $57,210 |
| Tennessee | $35,960 | $46,830 | $64,040 |
| Virginia | $31,720 | $37,230 | $45,490 |
| Washington | $46,990 | $56,150 | $66,800 |
| West Virginia | $35,730 | $45,410 | $60,210 |
| Wisconsin | $42,640 | $51,400 | $62,130 |
Even between cities, the salary of a log graders and scaler can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for log graders and scalers is Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, ID with an average salary of $64,060.The city with the lowest average salary for log graders and scalers is Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area, MO with an average salary of $34,000.
Areas with highest average salaries for log graders and scalers
Areas with lowest average salaries for log graders and scalers
The number of log graders and scalers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of log graders and scalers has increased by 250. On average, the number of log graders and scalers has been increasing by 1.8% each year. The salary of log graders and scalers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of log graders and scalers has increased by $8,180. On average, the salary of log graders and scalers has been increasing by 5.3% each year.
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