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How much do forestry logging jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for forestry logging in Indiana is $39,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,800.00 and $44,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the typical work environment for forestry logging?

Forestry Logging professionals usually work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow, and often in remote or rugged forested areas. The work is physically demanding and may involve long hours using heavy equipment to cut, transport, and load logs. Teams typically function in close coordination to ensure safety and efficiency, often following specific environmental and regulatory guidelines. While the work can be challenging, it offers a sense of accomplishment for those who enjoy hands-on tasks and working in natural environments.

What is forestry logging?

A Forestry Logging job involves harvesting trees for timber, pulp, and other wood products while following sustainable forestry practices. Workers use specialized equipment like chainsaws, feller bunchers, and skidders to cut and transport trees safely. This job requires physical strength, coordination, and knowledge of safety protocols. Loggers often work in remote outdoor environments and may face challenging weather conditions. Sustainable logging helps ensure forests remain productive and healthy for future generations.

What skills and qualifications are needed for forestry logging?

To thrive in Forestry Logging, a strong understanding of forestry practices, the safe operation of heavy machinery, and often a high school diploma or equivalent are essential. Experience with chainsaws, harvesters, skidders, and relevant safety certifications such as OSHA training are highly valued. Reliability, physical stamina, teamwork, and effective communication are key soft skills in this field. These competencies are crucial to ensure productivity, safety, and environmental responsibility when harvesting timber and maintaining forest health.

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Infographic showing various Forestry Logging job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,532 per year, or $19 per hour.

Seasonal Property Worker - Turkey Run State Park

State of Indiana

Marshall, IN • On-site

$12.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

State Of Indiana rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 50 rated states

Job description

 Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Turkey Run State Park:
Turkey Run State Park is the second park to join the Indiana state park system. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the path of the 2024 solar eclipse. Multiple indigenous tribes inhabited the area. The park is thought to be named for the wild turkeys that gathered in the deep sandstone ravines ("runs"). The 2,382-acre forested park offers camping, fishing, hiking, horse rides, and an Inn. The Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin commemorates the contributions of the father of Indiana's state park system.


Salary Statement:

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour. 

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Property Workers provide friendly customer service, while ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of areas used by the general public.  Seasonal Property Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

  • Attendants: Provides quality customer service at assigned property station. The main responsibilities of this position the collection of revenue from fees and permits, and cash/credit card handling duties. 
  • Concessions: Provides quality customer service at concession stands, beach houses, or other locations as needed. This includes the sale of location specific items (firewood, food, rentals, etc.), handling cash/credit payments, collection of fees & permits, and inventory reporting. 
  • Housekeepers: Works to maintain and clean property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties include regular deep cleaning of restrooms, showers, and other property buildings.
  • Laborers: Works to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs. 
  • Office Assistants: Answers inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.  
  • Clerks: Performs a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties. 
  • Security Officers: Monitors the activities of visitors and report problems to property management or other authorities.  Security Officers patrol the property and enforce regulations in a courteous, but firm manner.  This role provides security to facilities, construction sites, and logging operations as needed, including late-night visits to areas prone to vandalism, disturbances, and illegal activities.
  • DOC Crew Supervisors: Monitors the activities of individuals that are a part of the Department of Corrections work release crew and participate in labor duties as needed. The supervisor also provides transportation for the crew. 
  • Shooting Range Officers (Brookville Lake Only): Monitors the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling.  This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. 

What You'll Need for Success:

​​​​​​​You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

  • May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • May be required to wear a DNR provided uniform
  • May experience working directly with DOC work release crews
  • May be required to have a valid driver’s license
  • May be required to travel to additional properties
  • May perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office, field, rugged terrain, and various weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc)
  • Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period  

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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