Logging Equipment Operators pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for logging equipment operators is $28.23 an hour ($58,720 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($49,740). Oregon ranks 6th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for logging equipment operators in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.88 | $47,580 |
| 25% of workers | $24.84 | $51,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.23 | $58,720 |
| 75% of workers | $30.13 | $62,670 |
| 90% of workers | $35.87 | $74,620 |
Logging Equipment Operators pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $64,520 | 290 |
| Salem | $62,740 | 100 |
| Corvallis | $59,290 | 50 |
| Medford | $58,270 | 130 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $58,170 | 250 |
| Albany | $57,700 | 130 |
| Bend | $51,660 | 100 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $50,760 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $73,430 |
| Logging Workers, All Other | $57,890 |
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