Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $63,420 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $50,480
90th percentile $78,160
Employed locally 270
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,480
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $63,420
    75th
    $74,480
    90th
    $78,160

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 67% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 33% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,650
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    California $62,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Salem, OR $60,320

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,700
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $38,080
    Forest and Conservation Workers $42,810
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Portland, OR-WA is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 28.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,480 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.