Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $75,060 +52.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.09
10th percentile $60,310
90th percentile $92,500
Employed locally 150
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,310
    25th
    $74,060
    50th (median)
    $75,060
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $92,500

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $74,840
    Washington $74,400
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,190

    Nearby metros — Logging Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $78,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Longview-Kelso, WA $74,840
    Washington $74,400
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,190

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$43,770
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$45,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,080
    Agricultural Inspectors$79,250
    Forest and Conservation Workers$44,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Seattle, WA is $36.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 52.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,310 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,060.