Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,810 -0.8% vs national

Median hourly $23.47

10th percentile $36,840

90th percentile $59,740

Employed locally 170

National median $49,210

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Logging Equipment Operators

Northwest Alabama

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$36,840

25th

$43,340

50th (median)

$48,810

75th

$56,750

90th

$59,740

Top-paying metros for Logging Equipment Operators

Metro area	Median 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 Northwest Alabama

Occupation	Median salary
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	$31,270
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$52,240

Frequently asked questions

How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Northwest Alabama is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Alabama is 0.8% 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 Northwest Alabama?

Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,340.