Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,060 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.22
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $74,060
Employed locally 70
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $42,060
    75th
    $55,760
    90th
    $74,060

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,540
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,220
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $30,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Southeast Missouri is $20.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 14.5% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.