Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $74,400 +51.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $65,370
90th percentile $83,470
Employed locally 120
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,370
    25th
    $70,300
    50th (median)
    $74,400
    75th
    $81,960
    90th
    $83,470

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,190

    Nearby metros — Logging Equipment Operators salary comparison

    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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,190

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,060
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Olympia, WA is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Olympia, WA is 51.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,370 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,300.