Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $63,640 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.60
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $70,590
Employed locally 70
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $41,950
    50th (median)
    $63,640
    75th
    $64,120
    90th
    $70,590

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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
    Longview, TX $60,220

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,400
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,410
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $30,440
    Agricultural Inspectors $61,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Houston, TX is $30.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Houston, TX is 29.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,950.