Logging Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for logging workers, all other in the U.S. is $50,840 ($24.44 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $50,840
- Mean annual wage
- $52,910
- Median hourly wage
- $24.44
- Employment
- 1,700
1,700 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,380 | $17.49 |
| 25th percentile | $41,900 | $20.15 |
| Median (50th) | $50,840 | $24.44 |
| 75th percentile | $61,450 | $29.54 |
| 90th percentile | $69,350 | $33.34 |
Highest-paying states for logging workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $80,930 | 30 |
| Washington | $67,650 | 150 |
| Oregon | $57,890 | 590 |
| Michigan | $54,140 | — |
| North Carolina | $48,460 | — |
| California | $47,490 | 270 |
| Virginia | $42,910 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $41,790 | — |
| Mississippi | $37,370 | 140 |
| Georgia | $34,870 | 80 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $34,870 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $37,370 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $41,790 median annual wage
- Virginia: $42,910 median annual wage
- California: $47,490 median annual wage
About this occupation
All logging workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 27.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 50.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.5% |
| Master's degree | 0.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,660
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,670
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$41,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,320
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,730
- Logging Equipment Operators$49,740
- Agricultural Inspectors$49,940
- Forest and Conservation Workers$43,680
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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