Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $58,420 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $69,510
Employed locally 250
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $58,420
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $69,510

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 16% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,650
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    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

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,230
    Logging Workers, All Other $52,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Eugene, OR is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Eugene, OR is 18.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.