Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $47,980 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $56,150
    90th
    $62,650

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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 Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Florence, AL is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Florence, AL is 2.5% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.