Log Graders and Scalers in Arkansas make a median of $42,360 a year, or about $20.36 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Arkansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Log Graders and Scalers salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $31,670, 25th percentile $41,650, median $42,360, 75th percentile $44,260, 90th percentile $45,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level log graders and scalers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
How much do log graders and scalers make in Arkansas?▼
The median is $42,360 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,670, and experienced log graders and scalers can clear $45,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Arkansas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,883/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 35.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a log graders and scalers salary go in Arkansas?▼
Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median log graders and scalers salary is worth about $48,334 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do log graders and scalers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
