Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,550 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $64,700
Employed locally 180
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $46,550
    75th
    $58,310
    90th
    $64,700

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,790
    Agricultural Inspectors $37,650
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $34,320
    Fallers $36,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Middle Georgia is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Middle Georgia is 5.4% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.