Logging worker earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Logging worker salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Oregon $79,050
Washington $75,240
California $71,440
Montana $68,910
Alabama $61,980
Georgia $60,830
Idaho $60,340
Wisconsin $59,380
Alaska $57,160
Indiana $48,810
Pennsylvania $47,190
Florida $47,050
Tennessee $46,640
Oklahoma $46,420
Texas $46,420
Ohio $45,930
Vermont $45,810
Massachusetts $45,710
Minnesota $44,740
Missouri $40,020
New Hampshire $39,730
Virginia $38,380
West Virginia $38,030
Arkansas $37,520
North Carolina $37,340
New York $36,750
Mississippi $36,180
Kentucky $35,150
Michigan $34,860
Maryland $34,820
Louisiana $32,830
Colorado $24,170
South Carolina $23,260

How do logging worker salaries compare to similar careers?

Logging workers earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than soil and water conservationists but more than sheet metal workers.

Career Median Salary
Soil and water conservationist salary $60K
Conservation scientist salary $60K
Industrial machinery mechanic salary $58K
Drafter salary $59K
Tool and die maker salary $48K
Logging worker salary $46K
Welder salary $48K
Forester salary $47K
Machinist salary $48K
Sheet metal worker salary $48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)