SOC 45-4023 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Log Graders and Scalers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$46,330
- 10th percentile
- $34,950
- 25th percentile
- $37,780
- Median
- $46,330
- 75th percentile
- $56,250
- 90th percentile
- $62,400
- Mean
- $47,770
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,070.
That median is 9.1% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | 30 | $51,370 | $61,030 | $69,670 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | 30 | $51,370 | $61,030 | $69,670 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 200 | $50,240 | $61,580 | $82,300 |
| Oregon | 50 | $51,560 | $60,250 | $63,720 |
| Idaho | 140 | $48,010 | $57,620 | $62,780 |
| California | 320 | $36,570 | $56,670 | $62,780 |
| Michigan | 50 | $44,130 | $51,810 | $62,600 |
| Maine | 120 | $41,770 | $50,180 | $76,670 |
| Ohio | 30 | $38,030 | $49,710 | $80,290 |
| Mississippi | 130 | $31,850 | $48,010 | $54,960 |
| Louisiana | 90 | $21,960 | $47,510 | $52,000 |
| New Hampshire | 30 | $42,820 | $46,530 | $62,830 |
| Indiana | 60 | $37,320 | $46,160 | $65,510 |
| Wisconsin | 180 | $42,260 | $46,150 | $58,590 |
| Kentucky | 80 | $36,740 | $45,330 | $54,450 |
| Alabama | 100 | $35,270 | $44,950 | $58,880 |
| Pennsylvania | 330 | $36,880 | $44,550 | $60,760 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $30,750 | $44,370 | $51,250 |
| West Virginia | 90 | $36,750 | $43,040 | $48,360 |
| Arkansas | 190 | $27,050 | $42,340 | $52,830 |
| Georgia | 130 | $20,810 | $39,830 | $49,930 |
| Florida | 70 | $31,850 | $39,040 | $59,070 |
| Missouri | 60 | $37,170 | $37,440 | $37,440 |
| North Carolina | 200 | $33,660 | $36,850 | $63,820 |
| Virginia | 80 | $30,610 | $36,220 | $50,730 |
| Texas | 40 | $34,990 | $36,100 | $40,670 |
| Tennessee | 110 | $28,730 | $35,920 | $56,160 |
Other farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
- Agricultural Equipment Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
- Logging Equipment Operators
- Agricultural Inspectors
- Forest and Conservation Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Log Graders and Scalers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Log Graders and Scalers is $46,330. Employment is 3,070.
How does Log Graders and Scalers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Log Graders and Scalers is 9.1% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Log Graders and Scalers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Longview-Kelso, WA is highest on this page's list at $61,030.