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Logging Equipment Operators Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,540
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.2% vs 2024
$50,460
Mean Salary
$47,540
Median Salary
$22.86
Hourly Rate
290 people work as Logging Equipment Operators in New York
Logging Equipment Operators salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Logging Equipment Operators in New York earn a median salary of $47,540 per year ($3,961/month).
This is 6.1% below the national average of $50,641.
New York ranks #24 out of 36 states for Logging Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 290 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 11.2% 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 New York
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in New York range from $36,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,670 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,810 and $58,340.
Median $47,540
P10: $36,770P25: $39,810P75: $58,340P90: $65,670
10th
$36,770
25th
$39,810
Median
$47,540
75th
$58,340
90th
$65,670
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,770
$17.68
$3,064
25th Percentile
$39,810
$19.14
$3,317
Median (50th)
$47,540
$22.86
$3,961
75th Percentile
$58,340
$28.05
$4,861
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,670
$31.57
$5,472
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,460 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in New York?
The median annual salary for Logging Equipment Operators in New York is $47,540 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,460.
What is the salary range for a Logging Equipment Operators in New York?
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in New York range from $36,770 at the 10th percentile to $65,670 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,810 and $58,340.
What is the starting salary for a Logging Equipment Operators in New York?
Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators positions in New York typically start around $36,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,810 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Logging Equipment Operators in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 290 people are employed as Logging Equipment Operators in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in New York is approximately $22.86 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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