Logging Equipment Operators
Role Overview
Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches, hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush. Includes operating stand-alone logging machines, such as log chippers. Logging truck drivers are included in “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers” (53-3032).
Recommended Majors
Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $74,400 |
| California | $62,000 |
| Texas | $60,220 |
| Oregon | $58,940 |
| Alaska | $58,730 |
| South Dakota | $58,370 |
| Idaho | $58,200 |
| Louisiana | $56,780 |
| Vermont | $55,050 |
| Illinois | $52,580 |
| Montana | $52,270 |
| Maryland | $51,920 |
| New Hampshire | $51,170 |
| Arizona | $50,870 |
| Colorado | $50,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the job outlook for this career?
Projected growth and annual openings are from BLS Employment Projections. Use the sidebar for median salary and growth rate.
How does salary vary by state?
See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.
Median Annual Salary
$49,210
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-1.4%
Avg. annual openings
4.2k
Market Insight
Explore salary and growth data to understand demand and earning potential for this role.
Career Roadmap
Download our step-by-step guide to becoming a :Logging Equipment Operators.
Download GuideJob Alerts
Get notified when new :Logging Equipment Operators roles are posted.