Log Graders and Scalers Salary by State
The national median pay for log graders and scalers is $46,330 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,920 in Tennessee to $61,580 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,950
- 25th percentile
- $37,780
- Median
- $46,330
- 75th percentile
- $56,250
- Top 10%
- $62,400
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,070 jobs.
Median pay in 25 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,580 | +33% | $50,240 | $82,300 | 200 |
| 2 | Oregon | $60,250 | +30% | $51,560 | $63,720 | 50 |
| 3 | Idaho | $57,620 | +24% | $48,010 | $62,780 | 140 |
| 4 | California | $56,670 | +22% | $36,570 | $62,780 | 320 |
| 5 | Michigan | $51,810 | +12% | $44,130 | $62,600 | 50 |
| 6 | Maine | $50,180 | +8% | $41,770 | $76,670 | 120 |
| 7 | Ohio | $49,710 | +7% | $38,030 | $80,290 | 30 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $48,010 | +4% | $31,850 | $54,960 | 130 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $47,510 | +3% | $21,960 | $52,000 | 90 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $46,530 | 0% | $42,820 | $62,830 | 30 |
| 11 | Indiana | $46,160 | 0% | $37,320 | $65,510 | 60 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $46,150 | 0% | $42,260 | $58,590 | 180 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $45,330 | −2% | $36,740 | $54,450 | 80 |
| 14 | Alabama | $44,950 | −3% | $35,270 | $58,880 | 100 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $44,550 | −4% | $36,880 | $60,760 | 330 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $44,370 | −4% | $30,750 | $51,250 | 40 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $43,040 | −7% | $36,750 | $48,360 | 90 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $42,340 | −9% | $27,050 | $52,830 | 190 |
| 19 | Georgia | $39,830 | −14% | $20,810 | $49,930 | 130 |
| 20 | Florida | $39,040 | −16% | $31,850 | $59,070 | 70 |
| 21 | Missouri | $37,440 | −19% | $37,170 | $37,440 | 60 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $36,850 | −20% | $33,660 | $63,820 | 200 |
| 23 | Virginia | $36,220 | −22% | $30,610 | $50,730 | 80 |
| 24 | Texas | $36,100 | −22% | $34,990 | $40,670 | 40 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $35,920 | −22% | $28,730 | $56,160 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Log Graders and Scalers salary questions
Which state pays log graders and scalers the most?
Washington, with a median of $61,580 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $46,330). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays log graders and scalers the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $35,920 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most log graders and scalers work?
Pennsylvania has the most jobs, about 330, with a median of $44,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.