Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $38,980 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $30,670
90th percentile $57,500
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,670
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $57,500

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 31% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    California $62,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Salem, OR $60,320

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Inspectors $28,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $33,660
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $27,350
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $55,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Dothan, AL is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Dothan, AL is 20.8% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,670 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.