Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,900 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $65,120
Employed locally 630
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $46,730
    50th (median)
    $48,900
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $65,120

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$75,880
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$29,720
    Log Graders and Scalers$44,800
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$27,920
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,400
    Fallers$57,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Southwest Alabama is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Alabama is 0.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,730.