Average Salary for Logging Workers, All Other
SOC 45-4029 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Logging Workers, All Other in the United States is $52,000 ($25.00/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $37,260 at the 10th percentile to $72,070 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 2,160 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 46.6% since 2014.
Median Annual
$52,000
Mean Annual
$53,820
10th Pct
$37,260
75th Pct
$62,000
Employment
2,160
Salary Distribution
$37k
10th
$42k
25th
$52k
Median
$62k
75th
$72k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,120 |
| Albany, OR | $60,410 |
| Salem, OR | $53,840 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $52,520 |
| Redding, CA | $37,900 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $81,140 |
| Washington | $66,850 |
| South Carolina | $59,990 |
| Oregon | $59,110 |
| Georgia | $51,220 |
| California | $48,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,060 |
| North Carolina | $41,670 |
| Alabama | $39,250 |
| Florida | $26,520 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Logging Workers, All Other broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $54,770 |
| Forestry and Logging | $54,770 |
| Logging | $54,770 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $52,000 |
| Wholesale Trade | $48,400 |
| Landscaping Services | $45,810 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $45,810 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $45,810 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $45,810 |
| Manufacturing | $42,010 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | $40,640 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $40,640 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $36,580 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 |
| 2023 | $52,480 |
| 2022 | $47,110 |
| 2021 | $46,090 |
| 2020 | $41,410 |
| 2019 | $39,780 |
| 2018 | $39,750 |
| 2017 | $39,740 |
| 2016 | $38,950 |
| 2015 | $35,620 |
| 2014 | $35,460 |