How much does a logging equipment operator make in Atlanta?
$39,020a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $39,020Highest 10%: $74,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $74,640 | $35.88 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators.
| Brunswick, GA | $50,060 |
| Columbus, GA | $46,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $46,260 |
| Macon, GA | $45,490 |
| Valdosta, GA | $45,490 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $76,760 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $46,720 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,090 |
| Grader and Sorter | $36,450 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,260 |
| Farmworker | $32,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.76 ($39,020 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $39,020 against $49,740 nationally, 22% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,080, so Atlanta pays 13% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for logging equipment operator pay?
47 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a logging equipment operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,640 or more.
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.