How much does a log grader and scaler make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Average (mean)
- $47,770
- Jobs
- 3,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| 90th | $62,400 | $30.00 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $61,580 |
| Oregon | $60,250 |
| Idaho | $57,620 |
| California | $56,670 |
| Michigan | $51,810 |
| Maine | $50,180 |
| Ohio | $49,710 |
| Mississippi | $48,010 |
| Louisiana | $47,510 |
| New Hampshire | $46,530 |
| Indiana | $46,160 |
| Wisconsin | $46,150 |
| Kentucky | $45,330 |
| Alabama | $44,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,550 |
| South Carolina | $44,370 |
| West Virginia | $43,040 |
| Arkansas | $42,340 |
| Georgia | $39,830 |
| Florida | $39,040 |
| Missouri | $37,440 |
| North Carolina | $36,850 |
| Virginia | $36,220 |
| Texas | $36,100 |
| Tennessee | $35,920 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Longview, WA | $61,030 |
In other countries
Log Grader and Scaler belongs to the international group "Forestry and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Forest and Conservation Worker$43,680
- Faller$52,100
- Logging Equipment Operator$49,740
- Logging Worker$50,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a log grader and scaler make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
How much does a log grader and scaler make a month?
About $3,861 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,330 a year.
How much does a log grader and scaler make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,950 or less a year ($16.80 an hour); the top 10% make $62,400 or more.
Which state pays log grader and scalers the most?
Washington, with a median of $61,580 a year, followed by Oregon ($60,250) and Idaho ($57,620).
Which city pays log grader and scalers the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA, with a median of $61,030 a year.
How many log grader and scalers are there in the United States?
About 3,070 people work as log grader and scalers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.