Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $47,940 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $43,230
90th percentile $64,160
Employed locally 130
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,230
    25th
    $47,500
    50th (median)
    $47,940
    75th
    $49,430
    90th
    $64,160

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Workers$33,110
    Log Graders and Scalers$46,150
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Northwestern Wisconsin is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 2.6% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,230 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,500.