Log Graders and Scalers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for log graders and scalers is $22.27 an hour ($46,330 a year). About 3,070 people work in this job there.

$22.27Median hourly pay

$37,780–$56,250Middle half of workers, yearly

3,070People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for log graders and scalers in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.80	$34,950
25% of workers	$18.16	$37,780
Half of workers (median)	$22.27	$46,330
75% of workers	$27.04	$56,250
90% of workers	$30.00	$62,400

Best-paying states for log graders and scalers

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Washington	$61,580	200
Oregon	$60,250	50
Idaho	$57,620	140
California	$56,670	320
Michigan	$51,810	50
Maine	$50,180	120
Ohio	$49,710	30
Mississippi	$48,010	130
Louisiana	$47,510	90
New Hampshire	$46,530	30

Education, experience and outlook for log graders and scalers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -2.2% over ten years, declining · about 600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	$46,380
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$46,570
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$41,220
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	$35,730

Other job titles for this job

Log BuyerTimber BuyerCheck ScalerCompounding ScalerDeck ScalerDeck SpecialistDeckerDeckmanLanding ScalerLog Check ScalerLog GraderLog Marker

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.