SOC 45-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logging Equipment Operators — Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA · 4 metro areas compared
At $71,620 a year, the median wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Mount Vernon, WA sits 44.0% above the national figure of $49,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,620 a year, the median wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Mount Vernon, WA sits 44.0% above the national figure of $49,740. Half of workers earn between $70,140 and $76,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $65,430 and the ninetieth at $76,870.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 4.89 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Bellingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 102nd of 250 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,430 | +31.5% |
| 25th | $70,140 | +41.0% |
| Median (50th) | $71,620 | +44.0% |
| 75th | $76,870 | +54.5% |
| 90th | $76,870 | +54.5% |
| Mean | $71,260 | +43.3% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellingham | $77,310 | 50 | |
| 2 | Longview | $76,980 | 180 | |
| 3 | Spokane | $75,140 | 110 | |
| 4 | Olympia | $74,790 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mount Vernon run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $71,620 buys what $66,935 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,935US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,620 a year, 44.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,430 to $76,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bellingham, at $77,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Mount Vernon, WA?
The median annual wage is $71,620, or $34.44 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 Mount Vernon, WA is 44.0% 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 Mount Vernon, WA earns more than $76,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,430 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 Bellingham, at $77,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Mount Vernon, WA. 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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