Logging Equipment Operators Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for logging equipment operators in the United States was $49,740 ($23.91 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | $16.91 |
| 25th | $43,970 | $21.14 |
| Median | $49,740 | $23.91 |
| 75th | $61,050 | $29.35 |
| 90th | $74,300 | $35.72 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 45-4022
- Total U.S. employment: 21,060
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The mean wage of $53,190 sits 6.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Logging Equipment Operators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,810 | $22.99 | -3.9% | 1,860 |
| Arkansas | $48,280 | $23.21 | -2.9% | 1,280 |
| California | $61,940 | $29.78 | +24.5% | 950 |
| Colorado | $49,620 | $23.86 | -0.2% | 70 |
| Florida | $49,370 | $23.74 | -0.7% | 770 |
| Georgia | $45,080 | $21.67 | -9.4% | 1,620 |
| Idaho | $56,490 | $27.16 | +13.6% | 560 |
| Illinois | $71,100 | $34.19 | +42.9% | 40 |
| Indiana | $46,320 | $22.27 | -6.9% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $30,230 | $14.53 | -39.2% | 300 |
| Louisiana | $58,600 | $28.17 | +17.8% | 770 |
| Maine | $44,780 | $21.53 | -10.0% | 830 |
| Maryland | $47,530 | $22.85 | -4.4% | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $48,960 | $23.54 | -1.6% | 0 |
| Michigan | $47,610 | $22.89 | -4.3% | 860 |
| Minnesota | $58,590 | $28.17 | +17.8% | 320 |
| Mississippi | $49,620 | $23.86 | -0.2% | 1,220 |
| Missouri | $41,770 | $20.08 | -16.0% | 140 |
| Montana | $56,530 | $27.18 | +13.7% | 190 |
| New Hampshire | $51,540 | $24.78 | +3.6% | 170 |
| New York | $47,540 | $22.86 | -4.4% | 290 |
| North Carolina | $48,420 | $23.28 | -2.7% | 990 |
| Ohio | $50,590 | $24.32 | +1.7% | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $37,270 | $17.92 | -25.1% | 130 |
| Oregon | $58,720 | $28.23 | +18.1% | 1,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,880 | $22.54 | -5.7% | 360 |
| South Carolina | $47,650 | $22.91 | -4.2% | 920 |
| South Dakota | $58,740 | $28.24 | +18.1% | 50 |
| Tennessee | $46,310 | $22.26 | -6.9% | 400 |
| Texas | $62,890 | $30.24 | +26.4% | 500 |
| Vermont | $52,910 | $25.44 | +6.4% | 60 |
| Virginia | $46,090 | $22.16 | -7.3% | 570 |
| Washington | $75,140 | $36.12 | +51.1% | 1,150 |
| West Virginia | $36,130 | $17.37 | -27.4% | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $46,360 | $22.29 | -6.8% | 480 |
| Wyoming | $49,650 | $23.87 | -0.2% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for logging equipment operators?
The median annual wage for logging equipment operators is $49,740 ($23.91 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays logging equipment operators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many logging equipment operators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 21,060 logging equipment operators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do logging equipment operators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.91. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.