Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $52,270 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.13
10th percentile $46,670
90th percentile $58,390
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,670
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $52,270
    75th
    $57,480
    90th
    $58,390

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 26% 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

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $41,840
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Missoula, MT is $25.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Missoula, MT is 6.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,670 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.