SOC 45-4022 · May 2025 · United States
Logging Equipment Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Logging Equipment Operators across the United States is $49,740 per year, measured over 21,060 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $75,140.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Logging Equipment Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 148.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $75,140 and Kentucky pays $30,230.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $75,140 | 1,150 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $71,100 | 40 | |
| 3 | Texas | $62,890 | 500 | |
| 4 | California | $61,940 | 950 | |
| 5 | South Dakota | $58,740 | 50 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $58,720 | 1,860 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | $58,600 | 770 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $58,590 | 320 | |
| 9 | Montana | $56,530 | 190 | |
| 10 | Idaho | $56,490 | 560 |
States with the most Logging Equipment Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | 1,860 | $47,810 | |
| 2 | Oregon | 1,860 | $58,720 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 1,620 | $45,080 | |
| 4 | Arkansas | 1,280 | $48,280 | |
| 5 | Mississippi | 1,220 | $49,620 | |
| 6 | Washington | 1,150 | $75,140 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 990 | $48,420 | |
| 8 | California | 950 | $61,940 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | 920 | $47,650 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 860 | $47,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellingham | $77,310 | 50 |
| 2 | Longview | $76,980 | 180 |
| 3 | Spokane | $75,140 | 110 |
| 4 | Olympia | $74,790 | 110 |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $71,620 | 30 |
| 6 | Portland | $64,520 | 290 |
| 7 | Houston | $63,580 | 70 |
| 8 | Salem | $62,740 | 100 |
| 9 | Redding | $60,600 | 90 |
| 10 | Alexandria | $60,410 | 60 |
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.