Logging Equipment Operator Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Logging Equipment Operators in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$47,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $49,740
State Rank
#25 of 36
60 employed here

How much does a Logging Equipment Operator make in Maryland?

A Logging Equipment Operator working in Maryland earns a median salary of $47,530 per year, or about $22.85 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $49,740 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $67,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,000 and $63,400 a year.

Logging Equipment Operator salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$41,000$19.71
50th percentile (median)$47,530$22.85
75th percentile (experienced)$63,400$30.48
90th percentile (top earners)$67,800$32.60

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 25th out of 36 states and territories for Logging Equipment Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$75,140
2Illinois$71,100
3Texas$62,890
4California$61,940
5South Dakota$58,740

Working as a Logging Equipment Operator in Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($47,530) 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 Maryland?
The median Logging Equipment Operator salary in Maryland is $47,530 per year, or about $22.85 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $67,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Logging Equipment Operators about 4% less than the national median of $49,740. Maryland ranks 25th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Logging Equipment Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,530 a year. About 60 Logging Equipment Operators are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.