Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,150 +14.1% vs national

Median hourly $27.00

10th percentile $37,440

90th percentile $79,130

Employed locally 530

National median $49,210

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Logging Equipment Operators

Central Louisiana

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,440

25th

$44,770

50th (median)

$56,150

75th

$58,240

90th

$79,130

Top-paying metros for Logging Equipment Operators

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Central Louisiana

Occupation	Median salary
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$62,430
Forest and Conservation Workers	$38,710
Log Graders and Scalers	$47,140

Frequently asked questions

How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Central Louisiana?

The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Central Louisiana is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Central Louisiana is 14.1% 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 Central Louisiana?

Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,770.