Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $47,740 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $44,710
90th percentile $59,490
Employed locally 80
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,710
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $58,450
    90th
    $59,490

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 46% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400

    Nearby metros — Logging Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $64,590
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $46,450
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $49,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Portland, ME is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Portland, ME is 3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,710 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.