Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $51,700 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $73,610
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $50,550
    50th (median)
    $51,700
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $73,610

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 63% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 37% 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
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,150
    Idaho $58,200
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $51,970
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,360
    Florida $48,450
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,470

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,590
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$43,430
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$75,440
    Agricultural Inspectors$50,400
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$44,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Boise City, ID is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Boise City, ID is 5.1% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,550.