California Median
$56,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $46,330
State Rank
#4 of 25
320 employed here
How much do Log Graders and Scalers make in California?
Log Graders and Scalers in California take home a median of $56,670 annually — roughly $27.25 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $46,330.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,570 while the top 10% make $62,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,030 and $58,770 a year.
Log Graders and Scalers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,570 | $17.58 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,030 | $23.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,670 | $27.25 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,770 | $28.25 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,780 | $30.18 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 25 states and territories for Log Graders and Scalers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Log Graders and Scalers salary in other states
Washington $61,580Oregon $60,250Idaho $57,620Michigan $51,810Maine $50,180Ohio $49,710Mississippi $48,010Louisiana $47,510New Hampshire $46,530Indiana $46,160Wisconsin $46,150Kentucky $45,330Alabama $44,950Pennsylvania $44,550South Carolina $44,370West Virginia $43,040Arkansas $42,340Georgia $39,830Florida $39,040Missouri $37,440North Carolina $36,850Virginia $36,220Texas $36,100Tennessee $35,920
Working as Log Graders and Scalers in California
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Log Graders and Scalers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($56,670) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Log Graders and Scalers make in California?
The median Log Graders and Scalers salary in California is $56,670 per year, or about $27.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,570 at the entry level to $62,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Log Graders and Scalers about 22% more than the national median of $46,330. California ranks 4th out of 25 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Log Graders and Scalers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $56,670 a year. About 320 Log Graders and Scalers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.