Logging Equipment Operator Salary
Logging Equipment Operators earn a median $49,740 a year nationally. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
U.S. median
$49,740
$23.91 per hour
Range
$35,170 – $74,300
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
21,060
across the U.S.
Logging Equipment Operator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,146
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,512Monthly
$1,756Twice a month
$1,621Every 2 weeks
$20.26Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,789
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,084
- Medicare (1.45%)$721
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,146
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,170 | $16.91 | $30,439 |
| 25th percentile | $43,970 | $21.14 | $37,510 |
| Median (50th) | $49,740 | $23.91 | $42,146 |
| 75th percentile | $61,050 | $29.35 | $51,234 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,300 | $35.72 | $61,100 |
Logging Equipment Operator salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,140 | $61,691 | $61,300 – $83,750 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $71,100 | $55,474 | $39,990 – $92,490 | 40 |
| Texas | $62,890 | $52,712 | $32,280 – $72,770 | 500 |
| California | $61,940 | $49,378 | $50,370 – $126,510 | 950 |
| South Dakota | $58,740 | $49,378 | $45,170 – $59,330 | 50 |
| Oregon | $58,720 | $45,053 | $47,580 – $74,620 | 1,860 |
| Louisiana | $58,600 | $47,893 | $43,410 – $78,530 | 770 |
| Minnesota | $58,590 | $46,796 | $46,800 – $59,760 | 320 |
| Montana | $56,530 | $45,702 | $47,490 – $89,800 | 190 |
| Idaho | $56,490 | $45,684 | $42,660 – $77,550 | 560 |
| Vermont | $52,910 | $43,355 | $35,140 – $68,140 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $51,540 | $43,592 | $29,060 – $72,370 | 170 |
| Ohio | $50,590 | $42,220 | $39,020 – $58,280 | 260 |
| Wyoming | $49,650 | $42,074 | $23,990 – $61,280 | 40 |
| Colorado | $49,620 | $40,575 | $42,170 – $87,930 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $49,620 | $40,797 | $35,550 – $60,150 | 1,220 |
| Florida | $49,370 | $41,849 | $37,440 – $62,760 | 770 |
| Massachusetts | $48,960 | $39,291 | $48,040 – $74,010 | — |
| North Carolina | $48,420 | $39,662 | $37,800 – $78,010 | 990 |
| Arkansas | $48,280 | $39,303 | $28,990 – $65,000 | 1,280 |
| Alabama | $47,810 | $38,470 | $29,180 – $65,560 | 1,860 |
| South Carolina | $47,650 | $38,765 | $37,910 – $65,320 | 920 |
| Michigan | $47,610 | $38,662 | $38,320 – $62,190 | 860 |
| New York | $47,540 | $38,408 | $36,770 – $65,670 | 290 |
| Maryland | $47,530 | $38,476 | $31,200 – $67,800 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,880 | $38,409 | $31,050 – $60,500 | 360 |
| Wisconsin | $46,360 | $38,171 | $33,220 – $62,090 | 480 |
| Indiana | $46,320 | $38,061 | $36,360 – $58,110 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $46,310 | $39,390 | $30,460 – $61,310 | 400 |
| Virginia | $46,090 | $37,377 | $30,980 – $72,220 | 570 |
| Georgia | $45,080 | $36,685 | $33,560 – $74,520 | 1,620 |
| Maine | $44,780 | $36,320 | $39,250 – $58,870 | 830 |
| Missouri | $41,770 | $34,716 | $34,730 – $76,620 | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $37,270 | $30,995 | $31,460 – $57,880 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $36,130 | $30,240 | $29,270 – $63,590 | 310 |
| Kentucky | $30,230 | $25,529 | $20,800 – $51,460 | 300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make?
The national median salary for logging equipment operators is $49,740 a year ($23.91 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,170 and the top 10% earn over $74,300. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays logging equipment operators the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $75,140.
How many logging equipment operators are there in the U.S.?
About 21,060 people work as logging equipment operators nationwide.