SOC 45-4022 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Logging Equipment Operators is $49,213 per year ($23.66/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $43,742 and $60,632 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $72,280 per year. There are approximately 22,520 logging equipment operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.85 | $35,048 |
| P25 | $21.03 | $43,742 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.66 | $49,213 |
| P75 | $29.15 | $60,632 |
| P90 | $34.75 | $72,280 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Logging Equipment Operators is $49,213 per year ($23.66/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $43,742 and $60,632 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Logging Equipment Operators is $72,280 per year ($34.75/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,632 per year.
Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,048 per year ($16.85/hr). The 25th percentile is $43,742 per year.
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