Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $47,800 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $64,740
Employed locally 40
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $62,510
    90th
    $64,740

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 12% 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
    Savannah, GA $53,640
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,790
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $47,450
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $47,220
    Columbus, GA-AL $47,030
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Valdosta, GA is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Valdosta, GA is 2.9% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.