Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,150 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 480
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $70,280
    90th
    $78,330

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $48,970
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,330
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $49,680
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,440
    Log Graders and Scalers $60,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Northwestern Idaho is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.48 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Northwestern Idaho is 22.2% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.