Log Graders and Scalers Salary
The median log graders and scalers salary in the United States is $46,330 per year ($22.27/hour). Salaries range from $34,950 at the entry level to $62,400+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 3,070 log graders and scalers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.27
per hour
Employment
3,070
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,950
25th percentile
$37,780
Median
$46,330
75th percentile
$56,250
90th percentile
$62,400
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Log Graders and Scalers Salary by State
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$36K$62K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$62K
+33%
Oregon
$60K
+30%
Idaho
$58K
+24%
California
$57K
+22%
Michigan
$52K
+12%
Maine
$50K
+8%
Ohio
$50K
+7%
Mississippi
$48K
+4%
Louisiana
$48K
+3%
New Hampshire
$47K
+0%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,580 | +32.9% |
| Oregon | $60,250 | +30.0% |
| Idaho | $57,620 | +24.4% |
| California | $56,670 | +22.3% |
| Michigan | $51,810 | +11.8% |
| Maine | $50,180 | +8.3% |
| Ohio | $49,710 | +7.3% |
| Mississippi | $48,010 | +3.6% |
| Louisiana | $47,510 | +2.5% |
| New Hampshire | $46,530 | +0.4% |
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Log Graders and Scalers Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $61,030 | +31.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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