Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $45,860 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $43,360
90th percentile $58,930
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,360
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $45,860
    75th
    $52,230
    90th
    $58,930

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 32% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $64,590
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $41,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Lewiston, ME is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Lewiston, ME is 6.8% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,360 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.