Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,510 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $67,820
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $41,010
    50th (median)
    $50,510
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $67,820

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,190
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $42,260
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Maryland is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Maryland is 2.6% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,010.