Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,170 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $29,580
90th percentile $76,800
Employed locally 110
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,580
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $47,000
    90th
    $76,800

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 45% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Corvallis, OR $59,300
    Savannah, GA $53,640
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,940

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,550
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $55,990
    Fallers $47,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Richmond, VA is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Richmond, VA is 6.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,580 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.