Average Salary for Log Graders and Scalers
SOC 45-4023 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Log Graders and Scalers in the United States is $46,710 ($22.46/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $35,050 at the 10th percentile to $63,370 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 3,310 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 25.3% since 2019.
Median Annual
$46,710
Mean Annual
$48,130
10th Pct
$35,050
75th Pct
$56,200
Employment
3,310
Salary Distribution
$35k
10th
$38k
25th
$47k
Median
$56k
75th
$63k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,240 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,540 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $62,860 |
| Idaho | $62,000 |
| Washington | $59,670 |
| California | $56,570 |
| Maine | $51,650 |
| Michigan | $50,620 |
| Wisconsin | $50,040 |
| South Carolina | $49,990 |
| West Virginia | $47,570 |
| Kentucky | $47,160 |
| Louisiana | $47,140 |
| North Carolina | $46,870 |
| Indiana | $46,300 |
| Alabama | $44,800 |
| Mississippi | $43,970 |
| Ohio | $43,680 |
| Georgia | $43,510 |
| New York | $42,850 |
| Arkansas | $42,360 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,900 |
| Florida | $38,710 |
| Virginia | $34,720 |
| Tennessee | $29,120 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,710 |
| 2023 | $45,600 |
| 2022 | $42,370 |
| 2021 | $37,820 |
| 2020 | $36,900 |
| 2019 | $37,280 |