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Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,360
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.9% vs 2024
$47,520
Mean Salary
$46,360
Median Salary
$22.29
Hourly Rate
480 people work as Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin
Logging Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $46,360 per year ($3,863/month).
This is 8.5% below the national average of $50,641.
Wisconsin ranks #27 out of 36 states for Logging Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 480 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries decreased by 3.9% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin range from $33,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,090 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,360 and $52,000.
Median $46,360
P10: $33,220P25: $43,360P75: $52,000P90: $62,090
10th
$33,220
25th
$43,360
Median
$46,360
75th
$52,000
90th
$62,090
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,220
$15.97
$2,768
25th Percentile
$43,360
$20.85
$3,613
Median (50th)
$46,360
$22.29
$3,863
75th Percentile
$52,000
$25.00
$4,333
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,090
$29.85
$5,174
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,520 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make in Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin is $46,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,520.
What is the salary range for a Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin range from $33,220 at the 10th percentile to $62,090 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,360 and $52,000.
What is the starting salary for a Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators positions in Wisconsin typically start around $33,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 480 people are employed as Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Logging Equipment Operators in Wisconsin is approximately $22.29 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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