There are currently an estimated 4,200 log graders in the United States. The log grader job market is expected to shrink by -2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are log graders?
CareerExplorer rates log graders with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 9,000 log graders. That number is based on the retirement of 9,100 existing log graders.
What’s the supply of log graders?
The log grader industry is concentrated in Washington, Arkansas, Georgia
Log Grader job market by state
| State Name | Employed Log Graders |
|---|---|
| Washington | 280 |
| Arkansas | 220 |
| Georgia | 180 |
| California | 140 |
| Louisiana | 140 |
| Florida | 130 |
| Tennessee | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | 120 |
| West Virginia | 120 |
| Alabama | 110 |
| Virginia | 110 |
| Idaho | 100 |
| Mississippi | 90 |
| North Carolina | 80 |
| New York | 70 |
| South Dakota | 60 |
| Wisconsin | 50 |
| Indiana | 50 |
| New Hampshire | 50 |
| Vermont | 40 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| Michigan | 40 |
| Maine | 40 |
| Montana | 30 |