Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $47,220 -4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $62,630
Employed locally 100
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $58,490
    90th
    $62,630

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 71% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 29% 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
    Columbus, GA-AL $47,030
    Michigan $46,970

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Inspectors $45,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,310
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,090
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,480
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $31,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Augusta, GA-SC is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.