Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Louisiana
Logging Equipment Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $58,600 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($49,740)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,410; the top 10% earn over $78,530. Nationally the range is $35,170 to $74,300.
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Logging Equipment Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do logging equipment operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,410 and the top 10% earn over $78,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for logging equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 36 (+18% vs. the national median of $49,740). Living costs are not included.