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Log Graders and Scalers Salary (2025)

Based on 3,070 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$47,770
$22.97/hr
Annual Median
$46,330
$22.27/hr
Bottom 10%
$34,950
$16.80/hr
Top 10%
$62,400
$30.00/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$34,950
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$37,780
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$46,330
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$56,250
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$62,400

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$35K

25th

$38K

Median

$46K

75th

$56K

90th

$62K

Highest Paying States for Log Graders and Scalers

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Washington$65,370
Oregon$59,030
Idaho$57,290
Michigan$54,300
Maine$53,770
California$53,540
Ohio$52,170
New Hampshire$50,910
Indiana$49,820
Wisconsin$47,890

Geographic Salary Variation

Log Graders and Scalers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $65,370 per year, while Wisconsin has an average of $47,890 — a difference of $17,480. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Log Graders and Scalers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3,070 workers were employed as Log Graders and Scalerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. The annual mean wage of $47,770 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 45-4023

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($34,950) represents entry-level or part-time Log Graders and Scalerss, while the 90th percentile ($62,400) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($46,330) is the midpoint — half of all Log Graders and Scalerss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.