Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $47,500 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $60,940
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $46,250
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $59,280
    90th
    $60,940

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,200
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,320
    Wisconsin $48,260
    Duluth, MN-WI $48,210
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,940

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Eau Claire, WI is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.30 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 3.5% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,250.