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Logging Equipment Operators Salary in California

Logging Equipment Operators in California earn a median of $61,940 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$61,940
vs. U.S. median
+25% ($49,740)
Rank among states
4 of 36
Jobs in the state
950

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,370; the top 10% earn over $126,510. Nationally the range is $35,170 to $74,300.

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Logging Equipment Operators pay in California

How much do logging equipment operators make in California?

The median is $61,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,370 and the top 10% earn over $126,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for logging equipment operators?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 36 (+25% vs. the national median of $49,740). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses