Logging Equipment Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,210
↑ 47.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Logging Equipment Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Logging Equipment Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 47.6% since 2011 ($33,340 → $49,210)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,210
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,210 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $48,240 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $46,400 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $46,400 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | $43,210 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $41,440 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $40,510 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | $38,390 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $37,490 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $36,290 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $35,190 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $34,080 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $33,380 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $33,340 | — |
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.