Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,450 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $23,620
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 80
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,620
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $48,450
    75th
    $57,530
    90th
    $58,910

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $48,040
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $52,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 1.5% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,620 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.