Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $46,920 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $75,260
Employed locally 210
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $44,240
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $75,260

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 46% 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
    Savannah, GA $53,640
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,790
    Valdosta, GA $47,800
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $47,450
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $47,220
    Columbus, GA-AL $47,030

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,740
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $98,810
    Agricultural Inspectors $45,780
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,840
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Atlanta, GA is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 4.7% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,240.