Log grader earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level log grader earnings begin at:

$34.38 per hour

$71,500 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level log grader earnings begin at:

$23.78 per hour

$49,460 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level log grader earnings begin at:

$17.62 per hour

$36,660 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level log grader earnings begin at:

$13.52 per hour

$28,130 per year

10th percentile

Starting level log grader earnings begin at:

$11.54 per hour

$24,010 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 Vermont. On average, they make less than sheet metal workers but more than gem workers.

Career Median Salary
Sheet metal worker salary $43K
Molding and casting worker salary $49K
Glazier salary $43K
Machinist salary $42K
Welder salary $41K
Log grader salary $37K
Logging worker salary $41K
Faller salary $41K
Precious metal worker salary $37K
Gem worker salary $37K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)