Log Graders and Scalers Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $61,030 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.34
10th percentile $51,370
90th percentile $69,670
Employed locally 30
National median $46,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,370
    25th
    $59,430
    50th (median)
    $61,030
    75th
    $67,280
    90th
    $69,670

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Log Graders and Scalers salary vs area income 84% Median Log Graders and Scalers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    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
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Washington $59,670

    Nearby metros — Log Graders and Scalers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,240
    Washington $59,670
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $55,780

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators $74,840
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,910
    Agricultural Inspectors $55,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $76,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Log Graders and Scalers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Log Graders and Scalers in Longview, WA is $29.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.50 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Log Graders and Scalers salaries?

    The median Log Graders and Scalers salary in Longview, WA is 30.7% above 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Log Graders and Scalers (10th percentile) earn around $51,370 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,430.