Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Coast Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,740 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $73,700
Employed locally 530
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $51,640
    50th (median)
    $58,740
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $73,700

    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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400
    Washington $74,400

    Related occupations in Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Logging Workers, All Other$59,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$67,170
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,780
    Log Graders and Scalers$63,030
    Fallers$95,810
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$32,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Coast Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Coast Oregon is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.88 or more per hour.

    Is Coast Oregon above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Coast Oregon is 19.4% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,640.