Log Graders and Scalers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $46,540 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $58,700
Employed locally 40
National median $46,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $46,790
    90th
    $58,700

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Log Graders and Scalers salary vs area income 78% Median Log Graders and Scalers salary is 22% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $61,030
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,960

    Nearby metros — Log Graders and Scalers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $56,570
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,120
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,160
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $47,140
    Alabama $44,800
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $44,800

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Equipment Operators$49,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61,500
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$30,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Log Graders and Scalers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Log Graders and Scalers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Log Graders and Scalers (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.