Logging Equipment Operators Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,910 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $77,200
Employed locally 290
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $77,200

    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 East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $65,710
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $23,660
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $34,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in East Georgia is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in East Georgia is 0.6% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.