Logging Equipment Operators pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for logging equipment operators is $22.99 an hour ($47,810 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($49,740). Alabama ranks 21st of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for logging equipment operators in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.03 | $29,180 |
| 25% of workers | $17.98 | $37,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.99 | $47,810 |
| 75% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
| 90% of workers | $31.52 | $65,560 |
Logging Equipment Operators pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $49,990 | 40 |
| Birmingham | $48,600 | 110 |
| Montgomery | $46,690 | 60 |
| Tuscaloosa | $46,510 | 160 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $45,430 | 30 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $45,150 | 40 |
| Dothan | $37,610 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for logging equipment operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.8% over ten years, declining · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $44,880 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,520 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $60,790 |
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | $60,020 |
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