Log grader earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level log grader earnings begin at:

$29.01 per hour

$60,340 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level log grader earnings begin at:

$18.31 per hour

$38,090 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level log grader earnings begin at:

$18.04 per hour

$37,520 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level log grader earnings begin at:

$14.26 per hour

$29,670 per year

10th percentile

Starting level log grader earnings begin at:

$14.26 per hour

$29,670 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Log grader salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Washington $61,580
Oregon $60,250
Idaho $57,620
California $56,670
Michigan $51,810
Maine $50,180
Ohio $49,710
Mississippi $48,010
New York $47,600
Louisiana $47,510
New Hampshire $46,530
Indiana $46,160
Wisconsin $46,150
Kentucky $45,330
Alabama $44,950
Pennsylvania $44,550
South Carolina $44,370
West Virginia $43,040
Montana $42,350
Arkansas $42,340
Georgia $39,830
Florida $39,040
Vermont $37,520
Missouri $37,440
North Carolina $36,850
Virginia $36,220
Texas $36,100
Tennessee $35,920

How do log grader salaries compare to similar careers?

Log graders earn about the same as related careers in Vermont. On average, they make less than fallers but more than sewing machine operators.

Career Median Salary
Faller salary $46K
Logging worker salary $46K
Upholsterer salary $38K
Printing worker salary $37K
Furniture finisher salary $36K
Log grader salary $38K
Recreational vehicle service technician salary $37K
Hand polishing worker salary $30K
Metal worker salary $30K
Sewing machine operator salary $30K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)