Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $43,870 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.09
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 60
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $43,870
    75th
    $54,520
    90th
    $59,850

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 26% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,260
    Jackson, MS $36,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Hattiesburg, MS is $21.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 10.9% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.