Logging worker earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Logging worker salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Oregon $79,050
Washington $75,240
California $71,440
Montana $68,910
Alabama $61,980
Georgia $60,830
Idaho $60,340
Wisconsin $59,380
Alaska $57,160
Indiana $48,810
Pennsylvania $47,190
Florida $47,050
Tennessee $46,640
Oklahoma $46,420
Texas $46,420
Ohio $45,930
Vermont $45,810
Massachusetts $45,710
Minnesota $44,740
Missouri $40,020
New Hampshire $39,730
Virginia $38,380
West Virginia $38,030
Arkansas $37,520
North Carolina $37,340
New York $36,750
Mississippi $36,180
Kentucky $35,150
Michigan $34,860
Maryland $34,820
Louisiana $32,830
Colorado $24,170
South Carolina $23,260

How do logging worker salaries compare to similar careers?

Logging workers earn about the same as related careers in Massachusetts. On average, they make less than machinists but more than metal casters.

Career Median Salary
Machinist salary $51K
Machine assembler salary $49K
Drill press operator salary $48K
Geothermal technician salary $47K
Forest and conservation worker salary $45K
Logging worker salary $46K
Precious metal worker salary $43K
Hand polishing worker salary $39K
Forklift operator salary $37K
Metal caster salary $36K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)