SOC 45-4029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logging Workers, All Other — California
California
At $47,490, median pay for Logging Workers, All Other in California tracks the national median of $50,840 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,490, median pay for Logging Workers, All Other in California tracks the national median of $50,840 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,100 to $49,630.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.37 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. California ranks number 6th out of 10 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 793 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 629th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,030 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $40,100 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,490 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $49,630 | −2.4% |
| 90th | $57,540 | +13.2% |
| Mean | $47,890 | −5.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $47,490 buys what $42,900 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,490 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,030 to $57,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 10 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logging Workers, All Other in California?
The median annual wage is $47,490, or $22.83 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 $50,840, so pay in California is 6.6% 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 California earns more than $57,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,030 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 270 jobs in this occupation in California. 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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