Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $60,220 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $60,530
Employed locally 30
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $60,530

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 8% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,640

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$28,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Longview, TX is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Longview, TX is 22.4% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.