Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $45,680 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $64,340
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $52,040
    90th
    $64,340

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $65,920
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Southwest New York is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Southwest New York is 7.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.