How much does a logging equipment operator make in Portland?
$64,520a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,910Median: $64,520Highest 10%: $78,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| 25th | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| Median | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| 90th | $78,180 | $37.59 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators.
| Salem, OR | $62,740 |
| Corvallis, OR | $59,290 |
| Medford, OR | $58,270 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,170 |
| Albany, OR | $57,700 |
| Bend, OR | $51,660 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $65,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $60,900 |
| Logging Worker | $58,840 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,150 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $41,610 |
| Farmworker | $40,320 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,000 |
| Grader and Sorter | $34,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.02 ($64,520 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $64,520 against $49,740 nationally, 30% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $58,720, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for logging equipment operator pay?
6 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a logging equipment operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 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.