Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $49,350 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $69,240
Employed locally 180
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $42,760
    50th (median)
    $49,350
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $69,240

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 18% below 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    California $62,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    Salem, OR $60,320

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $61,500
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $30,440
    Log Graders and Scalers $46,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,760.