Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $52,580 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $66,690
Employed locally 60
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $52,580
    75th
    $60,580
    90th
    $66,690

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,790
    Tuscaloosa, AL $49,350
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,320
    Wisconsin $48,260

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,560
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $34,510
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,160
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $28,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Columbia, SC is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Columbia, SC is 6.8% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.