How much does a logging equipment operator make in Salem?
$62,740a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $30.16 an hour or $5,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.16
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,700Median: $62,740Highest 10%: $81,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| Median | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 75th | $74,140 | $35.64 | |
| 90th | $81,750 | $39.30 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators.
| Portland, OR | $64,520 |
| Corvallis, OR | $59,290 |
| Medford, OR | $58,270 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,170 |
| Albany, OR | $57,700 |
| Bend, OR | $51,660 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $49,740 |
| Farmworker | $41,400 |
| Grader and Sorter | $38,550 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $30.16 ($62,740 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $62,740 against $49,740 nationally, 26% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $58,720, so Salem pays 7% more.
Where does Salem rank for logging equipment operator pay?
8 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a logging equipment operator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,750 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.