How much does a logging equipment operator make in Houston?
$63,580a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.57 an hour or $5,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.57
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,530Median: $63,580Highest 10%: $72,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,530 | $19.97 | |
| 25th | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| Median | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| 75th | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| 90th | $72,770 | $34.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $82,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,900 |
| Farmworker | $35,850 |
| Grader and Sorter | $34,320 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.57 ($63,580 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $63,580 against $49,740 nationally, 28% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,890, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for logging equipment operator pay?
7 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a logging equipment operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,770 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.