Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $47,470 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $54,810
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $47,960
    90th
    $54,810

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 58% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 42% 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 Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$34,540
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$33,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,370
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,320
    Agricultural Inspectors$49,450
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$44,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Nashville, TN is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Nashville, TN is 3.5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.