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Log Graders and Scalers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Log Graders and Scalers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,670
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$53,540
Mean Salary
$56,670
Median Salary
$27.25
Hourly Rate
320 people work as Log Graders and Scalers in California
Log Graders and Scalers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Log Graders and Scalers in California earn a median salary of $56,670 per year ($4,722/month).
This is 23.4% above the national average of $45,926.
California ranks #4 out of 25 states for Log Graders and Scalers pay.
Approximately 320 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Log Graders and Scalers
Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Speaking
3.12
Writing
3.0
Active Learning
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.79
Mathematics
3.33
Customer and Personal Service
3.12
Administration and Management
3.03
Mechanical
2.7
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(64.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Log Graders and Scalers in California
Salaries for Log Graders and Scalers in California range from $36,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,780 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,030 and $58,770.
Median $56,670
P10: $36,570P25: $49,030P75: $58,770P90: $62,780
10th
$36,570
25th
$49,030
Median
$56,670
75th
$58,770
90th
$62,780
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,570
$17.58
$3,047
25th Percentile
$49,030
$23.57
$4,085
Median (50th)
$56,670
$27.25
$4,722
75th Percentile
$58,770
$28.25
$4,897
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,780
$30.18
$5,231
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,540 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Log Graders and Scalers make in California?
The median annual salary for Log Graders and Scalers in California is $56,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,540.
What is the salary range for a Log Graders and Scalers in California?
Salaries for Log Graders and Scalers in California range from $36,570 at the 10th percentile to $62,780 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,030 and $58,770.
What is the starting salary for a Log Graders and Scalers in California?
Entry-level Log Graders and Scalers positions in California typically start around $36,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,030 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Log Graders and Scalers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 320 people are employed as Log Graders and Scalers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Log Graders and Scalers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Log Graders and Scalers in California is approximately $27.25 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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