Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $58,260 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $67,540
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $58,260
    75th
    $61,050
    90th
    $67,540

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 95% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 5% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $43,870
    Jackson, MS $36,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Gulfport, MS is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.4% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.