Logging Equipment Operators Salary in North Carolina
Logging Equipment Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $48,420 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($49,740)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,800; the top 10% earn over $78,010. Nationally the range is $35,170 to $74,300.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Logging Equipment Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do logging equipment operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $48,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,800 and the top 10% earn over $78,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for logging equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 36 (−3% vs. the national median of $49,740). Living costs are not included.