SOC 45-4023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Log Graders and Scalers — Lower West Mississippi
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
The median wage here is $48,010 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $48,010 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,330. Half of workers earn between $38,410 and $48,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,580 and the ninetieth at $52,830.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 126th of 280 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $38,410 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $48,010 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $48,840 | +5.4% |
| 90th | $52,830 | +14.0% |
| Mean | $44,550 | −3.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lower West Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $48,010 goes as far as $55,184 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,184US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,010 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,580 to $52,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Log Graders and Scalers in Lower West Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $48,010, or $23.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,330, so pay in Lower West Mississippi, MS is 3.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS earns more than $52,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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