Log Graders and Scalers Salary in California
Log Graders and Scalers in California earn a median of $56,670 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($46,330)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,570; the top 10% earn over $62,780. Nationally the range is $34,950 to $62,400.
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Log Graders and Scalers pay in California
How much do log graders and scalers make in California?
The median is $56,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,570 and the top 10% earn over $62,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for log graders and scalers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 25 (+22% vs. the national median of $46,330). Living costs are not included.