Logging Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for logging workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$72,670
- Louisiana$70,960
- Oregon$56,930
- North Carolina$55,010
- Michigan$52,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$41,480
- Virginia$42,190
- Georgia$43,890
- California$47,890
- West Virginia$51,950
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $72,670 | $67,650 | $35 | +37.3% | 150 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $70,960 | $80,930 | $34 | +34.1% | 30 |
| 3 | Oregon | $56,930 | $57,890 | $27 | +7.6% | 590 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $55,010 | $48,460 | $26 | +4% | — |
| 5 | Michigan | $52,550 | $54,140 | $25 | -0.7% | — |
| 6 | West Virginia | $51,950 | $41,790 | $25 | -1.8% | — |
| 7 | California | $47,890 | $47,490 | $23 | -9.5% | 270 |
| 8 | Georgia | $43,890 | $34,870 | $21 | -17% | 80 |
| 9 | Virginia | $42,190 | $42,910 | $20 | -20.3% | 80 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $41,480 | $37,370 | $20 | -21.6% | 140 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 8 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $63,830 | $69,300 | 50 |
| 2 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $63,320 | $58,560 | 200 |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,840 | $59,680 | 50 |
| 4 | Albany, OR | $58,420 | $56,840 | 70 |
| 5 | Corvallis, OR | $57,040 | $56,960 | 30 |
| 6 | Salem, OR | $55,790 | $57,330 | 40 |
| 7 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $50,090 | $54,090 | 90 |
| 8 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $48,410 | $48,880 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing logging workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forestry and Logging | $52,830 | $53,780 | 1,420 |
| 2 | Logging | $52,830 | $53,780 | 1,420 |
| 3 | Sector 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $52,830 | $53,780 | 1,420 |
| 4 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $50,840 | $52,910 | 1,700 |
| 5 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $50,840 | $52,920 | 1,700 |
| 6 | Administrative and Support Services | $42,320 | $54,130 | — |
| 7 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $42,320 | $54,130 | — |
| 8 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $41,900 | $49,090 | 160 |
| 9 | Wood Product Manufacturing | $40,140 | $42,620 | — |
| 10 | Sawmills and Wood Preservation | $40,140 | $42,570 | 130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do logging workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median logging workers, all other salary in the United States is $50,840 per year (mean $52,910), and about 80% earn between $36,380 and $69,350.
How much do logging workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,910 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays logging workers, all other the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for logging workers, all other at $72,670 per year (median $67,650).
What is the job outlook for logging workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change -4.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 400 openings per year.