Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $60,000 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $51,670
90th percentile $72,910
Employed locally 100
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,670
    25th
    $58,720
    50th (median)
    $60,000
    75th
    $70,030
    90th
    $72,910

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 17% 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
    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
    Tuscaloosa, AL $49,350
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $47,440

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$73,250
    Logging Workers, All Other$37,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Redding, CA is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Redding, CA is 21.9% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,670 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,720.