Logging Equipment Operator Salary in New York (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$47,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $49,740
State Rank
#24 of 36
290 employed here

How much does a Logging Equipment Operator make in New York?

Logging Equipment Operators in New York take home a median of $47,540 annually — roughly $22.86 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $49,740.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $36,770 while the top 10% make $65,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,810 and $58,340 a year.

Logging Equipment Operator salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,770$17.68
25th percentile (early career)$39,810$19.14
50th percentile (median)$47,540$22.86
75th percentile (experienced)$58,340$28.05
90th percentile (top earners)$65,670$31.57

How New York compares

New York ranks 24th 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 New York

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 New York pay ($47,540) 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 New York?
The median Logging Equipment Operator salary in New York is $47,540 per year, or about $22.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,770 at the entry level to $65,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Logging Equipment Operators about 4% less than the national median of $49,740. New York ranks 24th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Logging Equipment Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,540 a year. About 290 Logging Equipment Operators are employed in New York. 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 New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.