Log grader earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level log grader earnings begin at:

$23.65 per hour

$49,190 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level log grader earnings begin at:

$20.76 per hour

$43,190 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level log grader earnings begin at:

$17.27 per hour

$35,930 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level log grader earnings begin at:

$13.19 per hour

$27,440 per year

10th percentile

Starting level log grader earnings begin at:

$10.98 per hour

$22,850 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Log grader salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Washington $48,130
Oregon $45,880
Wisconsin $45,570
Mississippi $44,480
Idaho $44,450
Michigan $43,050
Montana $42,350
California $41,120
North Carolina $40,370
Alabama $39,810
South Carolina $39,750
New Hampshire $39,700
Maine $38,400
Indiana $38,300
New York $38,030
Arkansas $38,020
Vermont $36,660
Louisiana $35,930
Pennsylvania $35,400
Georgia $34,910
Virginia $34,370
Ohio $34,190
Tennessee $32,800
West Virginia $32,660
Florida $30,490
Texas $29,340
Kentucky $26,620
Missouri $23,600

How do log grader salaries compare to similar careers?

Log graders earn about the same as related careers in Louisiana. On average, they make less than fallers but more than hand polishing workers.

Career Median Salary
Faller salary $40K
Glazier salary $40K
Water treatment plant operator salary $36K
Gem worker salary $32K
Precious metal worker salary $32K
Log grader salary $36K
Fork lift operator salary $35K
Molding and casting worker salary $25K
Metal worker salary $26K
Hand polishing worker salary $25K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)