Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $45,370 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $59,550
Employed locally 350
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $45,370
    75th
    $50,680
    90th
    $59,550

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,750
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$32,860
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,490
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$40,300
    Log Graders and Scalers$34,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Central North Carolina is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Central North Carolina is 7.8% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.