The average salary for a log grader in Oregon is around $45,880 per year.
Avg Salary
Log graders earn an average yearly salary of $45,880.
Wages typically start from $32,160 and go up to $52,170.
33% below national average Updated in 2018
Log grader earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level log grader earnings begin at:
$25.08 per hour
$52,170 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level log grader earnings begin at:
$23.91 per hour
$49,740 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level log grader earnings begin at:
$22.06 per hour
$45,880 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level log grader earnings begin at:
$20.20 per hour
$42,020 per year
10th percentile
Starting level log grader earnings begin at:
$15.46 per hour
$32,160 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 Oregon. On average, they make less than drill press operators but more than metal workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Drill press operator salary | $40K |
| Pump operator salary | $38K |
| Machinist salary | $47K |
| Chemical technician salary | $46K |
| Welder salary | $44K |
| Log grader salary | $46K |
| Metal caster salary | $39K |
| Machine assembler salary | $41K |
| Fork lift operator salary | $36K |
| Metal worker salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)