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Logging Equipment Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,940
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.1% vs 2024
$74,210
Mean Salary
$61,940
Median Salary
$29.78
Hourly Rate
950 people work as Logging Equipment Operators in California
Logging Equipment Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Logging Equipment Operators in California earn a median salary of $61,940 per year ($5,161/month).
This is 22.3% above the national average of $50,641.
California ranks #4 out of 36 states for Logging Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 950 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Logging Equipment Operators
Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches, hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush. Includes operating stand-alone logging machines, such as log chippers.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
4.0
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Equipment Maintenance
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.21
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Production and Processing
3.38
Transportation
2.66
Administration and Management
2.3
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(55.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Logging Equipment Operators in California
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in California range from $50,370 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $126,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,890 and $73,470.
Median $61,940
P10: $50,370P25: $60,890P75: $73,470P90: $126,510
10th
$50,370
25th
$60,890
Median
$61,940
75th
$73,470
90th
$126,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,370
$24.22
$4,197
25th Percentile
$60,890
$29.27
$5,074
Median (50th)
$61,940
$29.78
$5,161
75th Percentile
$73,470
$35.32
$6,122
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$126,510
$60.82
$10,542
Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,210 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Logging Equipment Operators in California is $61,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,210.
What is the salary range for a Logging Equipment Operators in California?
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in California range from $50,370 at the 10th percentile to $126,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,890 and $73,470.
What is the starting salary for a Logging Equipment Operators in California?
Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators positions in California typically start around $50,370 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Logging Equipment Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 950 people are employed as Logging Equipment Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in California is approximately $29.78 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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