Log Graders and Scalers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,770 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $33,850
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 40
National median $46,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,850
    25th
    $34,950
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $63,820
    90th
    $63,820

    Top-paying metros for Log Graders and Scalers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $63,030
    Oregon $62,860
    Idaho $62,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,240
    Longview-Kelso, WA $61,030
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,960

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,650
    Logging Equipment Operators$45,020
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$33,820
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$40,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,910
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$32,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Log Graders and Scalers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Log Graders and Scalers in Eastern North Carolina is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.68 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Log Graders and Scalers salaries?

    The median Log Graders and Scalers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 21.3% below the national median of $46,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Log Graders and Scalers in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Log Graders and Scalers (10th percentile) earn around $33,850 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,950.