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Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,590
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.6% vs 2024
$49,400
Mean Salary
$50,590
Median Salary
$24.32
Hourly Rate
260 people work as Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio
Logging Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $50,590 per year ($4,215/month).
This is 0.1% below the national average of $50,641.
Ohio ranks #13 out of 36 states for Logging Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 260 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 4.6% 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)
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio range from $39,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,930 and $56,160.
Median $50,590
P10: $39,020P25: $43,930P75: $56,160P90: $58,280
10th
$39,020
25th
$43,930
Median
$50,590
75th
$56,160
90th
$58,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,020
$18.76
$3,251
25th Percentile
$43,930
$21.12
$3,660
Median (50th)
$50,590
$24.32
$4,215
75th Percentile
$56,160
$27.00
$4,680
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,280
$28.02
$4,856
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio is $50,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,400.
What is the salary range for a Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio?
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio range from $39,020 at the 10th percentile to $58,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,930 and $56,160.
What is the starting salary for a Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio?
Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators positions in Ohio typically start around $39,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,930 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 260 people are employed as Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio is approximately $24.32 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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