Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $50,600 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 160
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $50,600
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $62,120

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 34% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,360
    Florida $48,450
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $48,270
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $47,980
    Florence, SC $45,930
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $36,120

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $30,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Jacksonville, FL is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 2.8% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.