Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $36,960 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $58,590
Employed locally 60
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $32,950
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $56,380
    90th
    $58,590

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 39% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $43,870

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$31,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$57,590
    Agricultural Inspectors$41,790
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$33,550
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Jackson, MS is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Jackson, MS is 24.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,950.