Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $47,140 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $78,000
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $42,650
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $53,540
    90th
    $78,000

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 52% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 48% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Corvallis, OR $59,300
    Savannah, GA $53,640
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,940

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Charlottesville, VA is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,650.