Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $58,740 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $79,540
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $58,740
    75th
    $62,600
    90th
    $79,540

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 108% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 8% above 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    Alexandria, LA $59,220
    Monroe, LA $58,850
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Shreveport, LA is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Shreveport, LA is 19.4% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.