SOC 45-4023 · May 2025 · United States
Log Graders and Scalers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Log Graders and Scalers across the United States is $46,330 per year, measured over 3,070 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $61,580.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Log Graders and Scalers
Pay for this occupation varies by 71.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $61,580 and Tennessee pays $35,920.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,580 | 200 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $60,250 | 50 | |
| 3 | Idaho | $57,620 | 140 | |
| 4 | California | $56,670 | 320 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $51,810 | 50 | |
| 6 | Maine | $50,180 | 120 | |
| 7 | Ohio | $49,710 | 30 | |
| 8 | Mississippi | $48,010 | 130 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | $47,510 | 90 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $46,530 | 30 |
States with the most Log Graders and Scalers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 330 | $44,550 | |
| 2 | California | 320 | $56,670 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 200 | $36,850 | |
| 4 | Washington | 200 | $61,580 | |
| 5 | Arkansas | 190 | $42,340 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 180 | $46,150 | |
| 7 | Idaho | 140 | $57,620 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 130 | $39,830 | |
| 9 | Mississippi | 130 | $48,010 | |
| 10 | Maine | 120 | $50,180 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview | $61,030 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.