Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $45,450 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $57,700
Employed locally 310
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $49,840
    90th
    $57,700

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $31,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,680
    Log Graders and Scalers $51,900
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Southwest Maine is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Southwest Maine is 7.6% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.