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How much do temporary timber cruising jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary timber cruising in the United States is $41,544.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $46,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Timber Cruising vs Timber Estimator?

AspectTemporary Timber CruisingTimber Estimator
CredentialsForestry or related certifications, survey skillsForestry background, estimating certifications
Work EnvironmentForests, logging sites, fieldworkOffice-based, project planning
Employer & IndustryForestry companies, logging firmsForestry, logging, timber sales
Search & Comparison IntentAssessing timber volume, site evaluationCost estimation, project budgeting

Temporary Timber Cruising involves on-site measurement of timber volumes, focusing on fieldwork and data collection. Timber Estimators analyze data to prepare cost estimates and project plans. While both roles require forestry knowledge, cruising emphasizes measurement skills, whereas estimating centers on financial analysis.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Timber Cruising job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 7% As Needed, 4% Full Time, 81% Temporary, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,544 per year, or $20 per hour.
Land & Resource Management Tech (1000 Hour)

Land & Resource Management Tech (1000 Hour)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Palmer, AK • On-site

$25.34/hr

Temporary

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary: $25.34 Hourly
Location : MSB Administration Building, 350 E Dahlia, Palmer, AK
Job Type: Thousand (1000) Hour
Job Number: 2026-00066
Department: Community Development
Division: Land Management
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing technical support for assigned department operations.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Pay Grade
G1 - DOE
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position. Relevant experience and skills may include: experience using chainsaws, power tools, or machinery, experience operating all-terrain vehicles and boats, experience with GIS or other mapping software, ability to work independently out of doors in all weather conditions, experience marking and/or cruising timber.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Please note: Employees assigned driving duties/responsibilities, must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Coordinates the Firewood Program and assists with commercial timber harvest efforts; conducts inspections of firewood locations; updates documents, maps and permits; explores and develops new firewood areas.
  • Collaborates with project managers to ensure timber resources are managed in accordance with Borough code.
  • Installs trail cameras and monitors photographs.
  • Facilitates salvage timber sales.
  • Produces and analyzes digital drawing using GIS software; designs and creates drawings, maps, charts and graphs.
  • Performs document research; interprets and delineates land transactions.
  • Develops scopes of work and project deadlines.
  • Maintains and updates files and records.
  • Conducts site inspections or timber and materials sales contract sites.
  • Locates and marks property boundaries, timber sale boundaries, and limits of materials extraction.
  • Performs timber inventories; determines timber stand volume, log grade, and stand health.
  • Gathers field data for preparation of highest and best use analysis of Borough land.
  • Performs related duties.

Temporary and Thousand Hour (1000) employees for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is a brief description of the only benefit provided to this class of employee.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.
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Employees assigned driving duties/responsibilities, must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience. If assigned driving duties, can you meet those parameters?
  • Yes
  • No

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I understand that the schedule for this position will vary based on operational needs, and the hours will be limited to less than 30 per week and 1,000 per 12-month period. I further understand that this is an on-call position with no benefits and no guaranteed hours.
  • Yes
  • No

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