Logging Workers, All Other Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$50,840
$24.44/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,380 | $17.49 |
| 25th percentile | $41,900 | $20.15 |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 |
| 75th percentile | $61,450 | $29.54 |
| 90th percentile | $69,350 | $33.34 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 1,700
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | ||
| 1st | $80,930 | $91,750 1st |
| Washington | ||
| 2nd | $67,650 | $63,217 2nd |
| Oregon | ||
| 3rd | $57,890 | $56,008 4th |
| Michigan | ||
| 4th | $54,140 | $56,269 3rd |
| North Carolina | ||
| 5th | $48,460 | $51,375 5th |
| California | ||
| 6th | $47,490 | $42,892 8th |
| Virginia | ||
| 7th | $42,910 | $42,441 9th |
| West Virginia | ||
| 8th | $41,790 | $46,694 6th |
| Mississippi | ||
| 9th | $37,370 | $42,977 7th |
| Georgia | ||
| 10th | $34,870 | $36,212 10th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- −7.6%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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