Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $52,080 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.04
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $65,670
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $42,610
    50th (median)
    $52,080
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $65,670

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Logging Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $78,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,060
    Longview-Kelso, WA $74,840
    Washington $74,400
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400

    Nearby metros — Logging Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    California $62,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Salem, OR $60,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Anniston, AL is $25.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Anniston, AL is 5.8% above the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Logging Equipment Operators in Anniston?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,610.