Log Graders and Scalers in Ohio make a median of $43,680 a year, or about $21 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Ohio. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Log Graders and Scalers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $38,500, 25th percentile $39,720, median $43,680, 75th percentile $49,210, 90th percentile $55,430. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level log graders and scalers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
How much do log graders and scalers make in Ohio?▼
The median is $43,680 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,500, and experienced log graders and scalers can clear $55,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Ohio?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,054/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 38.9% 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 Ohio?▼
Ohio 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 $47,764 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.
