Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,020 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $57,760
Employed locally 380
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $45,020
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $57,760

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,650
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $33,820
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $40,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,910
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,070
    Agricultural Inspectors $47,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Eastern North Carolina is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 8.5% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.