Log Graders and Scalers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $61,240 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $58,600
90th percentile $68,790
National median $46,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,600
    25th
    $59,460
    50th (median)
    $61,240
    75th
    $63,370
    90th
    $68,790

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Log Graders and Scalers salary vs area income 65% Median Log Graders and Scalers salary is 35% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $61,030
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Washington $59,670

    Nearby metros — Log Graders and Scalers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $63,030
    Oregon $62,860
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    California $56,570
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,120
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,030

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,560
    Logging Equipment Operators $63,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,700
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $38,080
    Forest and Conservation Workers $42,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Log Graders and Scalers in Portland, OR-WA is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Log Graders and Scalers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 31.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Log Graders and Scalers (10th percentile) earn around $58,600 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,460.