How much does a logging worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Average (mean)
- $52,910
- Jobs
- 1,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 25th | $41,900 | $20.14 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 90th | $69,350 | $33.34 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Louisiana | $80,930 |
| Washington | $67,650 |
| Oregon | $57,890 |
| Michigan | $54,140 |
| North Carolina | $48,460 |
| California | $47,490 |
| Virginia | $42,910 |
| West Virginia | $41,790 |
| Mississippi | $37,370 |
| Georgia | $34,870 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $58,840 |
| Albany, OR | $58,420 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,040 |
| Salem, OR | $55,790 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,090 |
In other countries
Logging Worker belongs to the international group "Forestry and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Forest and Conservation Worker$43,680
- Faller$52,100
- Logging Equipment Operator$49,740
- Log Grader and Scaler$46,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a logging worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
How much does a logging worker make a month?
About $4,237 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,840 a year.
How much does a logging worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,380 or less a year ($17.49 an hour); the top 10% make $69,350 or more.
Which state pays logging workers the most?
Louisiana, with a median of $80,930 a year, followed by Washington ($67,650) and Oregon ($57,890).
Which city pays logging workers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $58,840 a year.
How many logging workers are there in the United States?
About 1,700 people work as logging workers.
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.