The average salary for a logging equipment operator in the United States is $49,790, but the range typically falls between $37,900 and $60,000. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $23.94, with a range between $18.22 and $28.85.
There are approximately 23,720 people employed as a logging equipment operator in the United States. With Georgia, Alabama, Oregon employing the highest number of logging equipment operators.The state with the best pay for a logging equipment operator is Washington, with an average annual salary of $66,670, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $33,130.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,930 | $14.87 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,900 | $18.22 |
| Median | $48,240 | $23.19 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,000 | $28.85 |
| 90th Percentile | $68,750 | $33.05 |
The salary of a logging equipment operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a logging equipment operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for logging equipment operators are Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Alaska while the worst states are Kentucky, West Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, New York.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,190 | $47,440 | $63,240 |
| Alaska | $38,150 | $59,790 | $79,780 |
| Arizona | $35,620 | $49,340 | $63,400 |
| Arkansas | $27,840 | $46,470 | $61,710 |
| California | $48,350 | $61,580 | $74,220 |
| Colorado | $36,630 | $48,570 | $61,370 |
| Florida | $30,950 | $47,580 | $70,110 |
| Georgia | $30,380 | $53,040 | $71,410 |
| Idaho | $43,560 | $69,890 | $93,630 |
| Illinois | $37,590 | $50,640 | $64,440 |
| Indiana | $31,780 | $44,440 | $57,780 |
| Iowa | $41,010 | $56,150 | $81,500 |
| Kentucky | $24,700 | $33,130 | $45,780 |
| Louisiana | $31,000 | $53,190 | $77,150 |
| Maine | $37,180 | $45,340 | $56,840 |
| Maryland | $36,590 | $48,730 | $68,110 |
| Massachusetts | $37,070 | $46,120 | $50,010 |
| Michigan | $36,180 | $46,450 | $59,260 |
| Minnesota | $41,310 | $46,580 | $55,480 |
| Mississippi | $22,340 | $43,370 | $60,660 |
| Missouri | $33,280 | $45,650 | $69,470 |
| Montana | $40,500 | $50,590 | $57,780 |
| New Hampshire | $39,520 | $48,680 | $57,810 |
| New York | $30,800 | $43,800 | $63,110 |
| North Carolina | $31,270 | $43,150 | $57,440 |
| Ohio | $28,080 | $43,030 | $54,730 |
| Oklahoma | $27,460 | $38,960 | $59,660 |
| Oregon | $47,040 | $59,780 | $73,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,990 | $42,860 | $56,580 |
| South Carolina | $23,960 | $44,720 | $63,090 |
| South Dakota | $36,560 | $53,210 | $69,850 |
| Tennessee | $31,950 | $43,740 | $62,630 |
| Texas | $30,640 | $48,360 | $61,290 |
| Vermont | $31,200 | $44,070 | $51,740 |
| Virginia | $32,600 | $48,500 | $59,600 |
| Washington | $57,190 | $66,670 | $76,080 |
| West Virginia | $27,590 | $34,610 | $45,410 |
| Wisconsin | $34,020 | $45,940 | $64,270 |
Even between cities, the salary of a logging equipment operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for logging equipment operators is Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, ID with an average salary of $72,110.The city with the lowest average salary for logging equipment operators is East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $30,600.
Areas with highest average salaries for logging equipment operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for logging equipment operators
The number of logging equipment operators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of logging equipment operators has decreased by -1,840. On average, the number of logging equipment operators has been increasing by -1.8% each year. The salary of logging equipment operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of logging equipment operators has increased by $6,220. On average, the salary of logging equipment operators has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
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