SOC 45-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logging Equipment Operators — Florida
Florida · 2 metro areas compared
At $49,370, median pay for Logging Equipment Operators in Florida tracks the national median of $49,740 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,370, median pay for Logging Equipment Operators in Florida tracks the national median of $49,740 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,850 to $50,240.
Employment stands at 770, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 17th out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $50,450. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 457th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | −24.7% |
| 25th | $46,850 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,370 | −0.7% |
| 75th | $50,240 | +1.0% |
| 90th | $62,760 | +26.2% |
| Mean | $49,960 | +0.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $50,450 | 100 | |
| 2 | Panama City | $47,990 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,370 buys what $47,747 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,747US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,370 a year, 0.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,440 to $62,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 770 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $50,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Florida?
The median annual wage is $49,370, or $23.74 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 $49,740, so pay in Florida is 0.7% lower. 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 Florida earns more than $62,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,440 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jacksonville, at $50,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 770 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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