Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $60,320 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $50,960
90th percentile $81,960
Employed locally 100
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,960
    25th
    $59,170
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $76,000
    90th
    $81,960

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 21% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    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

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $48,640
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,620
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,400
    Logging Workers, All Other $53,840
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $36,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Salem, OR is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Salem, OR is 22.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,960 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,170.