Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $56,060 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.95
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $69,670
Employed locally 50
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $56,060
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $69,670

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    California $62,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Salem, OR $60,320

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $26,700
    Agricultural Inspectors $57,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Montgomery, AL is $26.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Montgomery, AL is 13.9% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.