Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Birmingham, AL

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

Median annual salary $53,820 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $70,690
Employed locally 120
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $53,820
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $70,690

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 77% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 23% 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

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,960
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $39,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Birmingham, AL is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Birmingham, AL is 9.4% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.