How much does a logging equipment operator make in Charlotte?
$50,370a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.22
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,520Median: $50,370Highest 10%: $73,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $50,370 | $24.22 | |
| 75th | $59,000 | $28.37 | |
| 90th | $73,960 | $35.56 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators.
| Raleigh, NC | $49,870 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,060 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,780 |
| Agricultural Worker | $43,600 |
| Farmworker | $37,860 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $36,890 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $35,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $24.22 ($50,370 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $50,370 against $49,740 nationally, 1% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $48,420, so Charlotte pays 4% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for logging equipment operator pay?
21 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a logging equipment operator make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,960 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.