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Logging Workers, All Other: Career Profile
All logging workers not listed separately.
The Daily Work of Logging Workers, All Other Take On?
Other Logging Workers, All Other Job Titles
Common job titles for this role include:
- Air Saw Operator
- All-Round Logger
- Bark Fitter
- Bark Peeler
- Bark Scaler
- Bark Spudder
- Barker
- Barker Peeler
Job Outlook
There are roughly 50,822 logging workers, all other working in the United States today. Employment is projected to grow by +12.2% over the projection horizon.
How Much Do Logging Workers, All Other Make?
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $43,924 |
| Hourly median | $21.12 |
| 10th percentile | $31,387 |
| 25th percentile | $37,656 |
| 75th percentile | $50,192 |
| 90th percentile | $56,460 |
Pay can vary substantially based on experience, location, and industry.
Pay by State
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $81,140 |
| Washington | $66,850 |
| South Carolina | $59,990 |
| Oregon | $59,110 |
| Georgia | $51,220 |
| California | $48,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,060 |
| North Carolina | $41,670 |
| Alabama | $39,250 |
| Florida | $26,520 |
Top-Paying U.S. Regions
Pay for logging workers, all other differ across the country. Top regions by median wage:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $57,409 | 73.2% | 14.82 |
| Southeast | $45,407 | 22.3% | 1.55 |
| Middle Atlantic | $42,060 | 4.5% | 0.93 |
Where the Jobs Cluster
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | OR | $61,120 | 90 |
| Albany, OR | OR | $60,410 | 60 |
| Salem, OR | OR | $53,840 | 70 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | OR | $52,520 | 120 |
| Redding, CA | CA | $37,900 | 40 |
Industry Breakdown
Most logging workers, all other work in these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1,780 | $54,770 |
| Manufacturing | 180 | $42,010 |
The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
Sources
Data on this page comes from the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 45-4029.00 (Logging Workers, All Other).