How much does a logging equipment operator make in Richmond?
$45,500a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $45,500Highest 10%: $64,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $64,490 | $31.00 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $55,810 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $38,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $21.88 ($45,500 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $45,500 against $49,740 nationally, 9% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $46,090, so Richmond pays 1% less.
Where does Richmond rank for logging equipment operator pay?
41 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a logging equipment operator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,490 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.