SOC 45-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logging Equipment Operators — Southern West Virginia
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area
Median pay in Southern West Virginia, WV is $35,140 a year, 29.4% under the national median of $49,740 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Southern West Virginia, WV is $35,140 a year, 29.4% under the national median of $49,740 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $32,140 and $50,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,580 and the ninetieth at $63,590.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.2 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 220th of 282 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $32,140 | −35.4% |
| Median (50th) | $35,140 | −29.4% |
| 75th | $50,990 | +2.5% |
| 90th | $63,590 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $43,540 | −12.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $35,140 goes as far as $39,263 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,263US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,140 a year, 29.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,580 to $63,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Southern West Virginia, WV?
The median annual wage is $35,140, or $16.90 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 Southern West Virginia, WV is 29.4% 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 Southern West Virginia, WV earns more than $63,590 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 170 jobs in this occupation in Southern West Virginia, WV. 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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