Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $47,440 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $42,180
90th percentile $61,080
Employed locally 80
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,180
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $61,080

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 49% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 51% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $51,520
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,790
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $47,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $47,690
    Florence, SC $45,930

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,030
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $55,470
    Agricultural Inspectors $48,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Raleigh, NC is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,180 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.