Logger
Logger Salary
$19K - $24K
10% of jobs
$27.2K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$24K - $29K
24% of jobs
The median wage is $33.5K / yr.
$29K - $34K
19% of jobs
$34K - $39K
11% of jobs
$44K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$39K - $44K
12% of jobs
$44K - $49K
5% of jobs
$49K - $54K
4% of jobs
$54K - $59K
3% of jobs
$59K - $64K
3% of jobs
$64K - $69K
6% of jobs
$69K - $74K
4% of jobs
$19K
$34K
$74K
$40,270
/year
$19.36
/hour
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How much does a Logger make?
As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Logger in the United States is $40,270 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.36 an hour. This is the equivalent of $774/week or $3,355/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $74,000 and as low as $19,000, the majority of Logger salaries currently range between $27,000 (25th percentile) to $48,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $68,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Logger varies greatly (by as much as 21000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
A Logger in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $40,270 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,270. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Logger salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Logger jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Logger Jobs
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Logger job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with Deer Park, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $5,454 (13.5%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $7,996 (19.9%) above the $40,270 average.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Logger appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Barnstable Town, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Logger role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Green River, WY | $48,266 | $23.20 |
Deer Park, CA | $46,171 | $22.20 |
Santa Clara, CA | $45,724 | $21.98 |
Daly City, CA | $45,204 | $21.73 |
Berkeley, CA | $44,982 | $21.63 |
San Jose, CA | $44,945 | $21.61 |
Santa Rosa, CA | $44,833 | $21.55 |
Livermore, CA | $44,748 | $21.51 |
Oakland, CA | $44,676 | $21.48 |
Barnstable Town, MA | $44,672 | $21.48 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Logger Jobs in the U.S.
We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Logger category.
For example Class B Hazmat Driver jobs pay as much as $19,195 (47.7%) more than the average Logger salary of $40,270. If you're qualified, finding work as a Class B Hazmat Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Logger position.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Class B Hazmat Driver | $59,465 | $28.59 |
Class B Hazmat | $57,554 | $27.67 |
Class B Water Operator | $57,008 | $27.41 |
Tank Truck Driver | $49,063 | $23.59 |
Logging Equipment Operator | $46,279 | $22.25 |
About Our Data
ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.
