Log Graders and Scalers in Virginia make a median of $34,720 a year, or about $16.69 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $42K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Log Graders and Scalers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $29,100, 25th percentile $32,860, median $34,720, 75th percentile $37,390, 90th percentile $41,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level log graders and scalers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $42K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
How much do log graders and scalers make in Virginia?▼
The median is $34,720 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,100, and experienced log graders and scalers can clear $41,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,371/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 69.4% 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 Virginia?▼
Virginia 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 $36,628 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.
