California Median
$61,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $49,740
State Rank
#4 of 36
950 employed here
How much does a Logging Equipment Operator make in California?
A Logging Equipment Operator working in California earns a median salary of $61,940 per year, or about $29.78 per hour. That is 25% above the national median of $49,740 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,370 while the top 10% make $126,510 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,890 and $73,470 a year.
Logging Equipment Operator salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,370 | $24.22 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $60,890 | $29.27 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,940 | $29.78 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $73,470 | $35.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $126,510 | $60.82 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 36 states and territories for Logging Equipment Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Logging Equipment Operator salary in other states
Washington $75,140Illinois $71,100Texas $62,890South Dakota $58,740Oregon $58,720Louisiana $58,600Minnesota $58,590Montana $56,530Idaho $56,490Vermont $52,910New Hampshire $51,540Ohio $50,590Wyoming $49,650Colorado $49,620Mississippi $49,620Florida $49,370Massachusetts $48,960North Carolina $48,420Arkansas $48,280Alabama $47,810South Carolina $47,650Michigan $47,610New York $47,540Maryland $47,530Pennsylvania $46,880Wisconsin $46,360Indiana $46,320Tennessee $46,310Virginia $46,090Georgia $45,080Maine $44,780Missouri $41,770Oklahoma $37,270West Virginia $36,130Kentucky $30,230
Working as a Logging Equipment Operator in California
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Logging Equipment Operators in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($61,940) 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 does a Logging Equipment Operator make in California?
The median Logging Equipment Operator salary in California is $61,940 per year, or about $29.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,370 at the entry level to $126,510 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Logging Equipment Operators about 25% more than the national median of $49,740. California ranks 4th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Logging Equipment Operators?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,940 a year. About 950 Logging Equipment Operators 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.