Log Graders and Scalers in New York make a median of $42,850 a year, or about $20.6 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New York. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Log Graders and Scalers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $34,160, 25th percentile $37,000, median $42,850, 75th percentile $48,280, 90th percentile $57,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level log graders and scalers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
How much do log graders and scalers make in New York?▼
The median is $42,850 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,160, and experienced log graders and scalers can clear $57,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in New York?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,893/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 66.3% 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 New York?▼
New York 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 $43,631 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.
