Log Graders and Scalers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,710
↑ 44.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Log Graders and Scalers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Log Graders and Scalers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.0% since 2011 ($32,440 → $46,710)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,710
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,710 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $45,600 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | $42,370 | +12.0% |
| 2021 | $37,820 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | $36,900 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | $37,280 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | $38,220 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $37,880 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | $37,090 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $36,110 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $35,430 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | $33,070 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $32,880 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $32,440 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.