How much does a logging equipment operator make in Tennessee?
$46,310a year
Median yearly pay for logging equipment operators in Tennessee. That is $22.26 an hour or $3,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.26
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,460Median: $46,310Highest 10%: $61,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,460 | $14.64 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| 75th | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 90th | $61,310 | $29.48 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $47,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for logging equipment operators.
| 26. Pennsylvania | $46,880 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $46,360 |
| 28. Indiana | $46,320 |
| 29. Tennessee | $46,310 |
| 30. Virginia | $46,090 |
| 31. Georgia | $45,080 |
| 32. Maine | $44,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging equipment operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.26 ($46,310 a year).
Do logging equipment operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,310 against $49,740 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for logging equipment operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 29 of 36 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays logging equipment operators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $47,350 a year.
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.