Logging Workers, All Other Salary
The median logging workers, all other salary in the United States is $50,840 per year ($24.44/hour). Salaries range from $36,380 at the entry level to $69,350+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,700 logging workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 4.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$50,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.44
per hour
Employment
1,700
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,380
25th percentile
$41,900
Median
$50,840
75th percentile
$61,450
90th percentile
$69,350
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-4.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Logging Workers, All Other Salary by State
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$35K$81K■ No data
Top Paying States
Louisiana
$81K
+59%
Washington
$68K
+33%
Oregon
$58K
+14%
Michigan
$54K
+6%
North Carolina
$48K
-5%
California
$47K
-7%
Virginia
$43K
-16%
West Virginia
$42K
-18%
Mississippi
$37K
-26%
Georgia
$35K
-31%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $80,930 | +59.2% |
| Washington | $67,650 | +33.1% |
| Oregon | $57,890 | +13.9% |
| Michigan | $54,140 | +6.5% |
| North Carolina | $48,460 | -4.7% |
| California | $47,490 | -6.6% |
| Virginia | $42,910 | -15.6% |
| West Virginia | $41,790 | -17.8% |
| Mississippi | $37,370 | -26.5% |
| Georgia | $34,870 | -31.4% |
Logging Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,840 | +15.7% |
| Albany, OR | $58,420 | +14.9% |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,040 | +12.2% |
| Salem, OR | $55,790 | +9.7% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $50,090 | -1.5% |
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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