Logging Equipment Operators Salary
The median logging equipment operators salary in the United States is $49,740 per year ($23.91/hour). Salaries range from $35,170 at the entry level to $74,300+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 21,060 logging equipment operators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$49,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.91
per hour
Employment
21,060
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,170
25th percentile
$43,970
Median
$49,740
75th percentile
$61,050
90th percentile
$74,300
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Logging Equipment Operators Salary by State
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$30K$75K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$75K
+51%
Illinois
$71K
+43%
Texas
$63K
+26%
California
$62K
+25%
South Dakota
$59K
+18%
Oregon
$59K
+18%
Louisiana
$59K
+18%
Minnesota
$59K
+18%
Montana
$57K
+14%
Idaho
$56K
+14%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,140 | +51.1% |
| Illinois | $71,100 | +42.9% |
| Texas | $62,890 | +26.4% |
| California | $61,940 | +24.5% |
| South Dakota | $58,740 | +18.1% |
| Oregon | $58,720 | +18.1% |
| Louisiana | $58,600 | +17.8% |
| Minnesota | $58,590 | +17.8% |
| Montana | $56,530 | +13.7% |
| Idaho | $56,490 | +13.6% |
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Logging Equipment Operators Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $77,310 | +55.4% |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $76,980 | +54.8% |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $75,140 | +51.1% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $74,790 | +50.4% |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $71,620 | +44.0% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,520 | +29.7% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,580 | +27.8% |
| Salem, OR | $62,740 | +26.1% |
| Redding, CA | $60,600 | +21.8% |
| Alexandria, LA | $60,410 | +21.5% |
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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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