Logging Equipment Operators in Ohio make a median of $48,360 a year, or about $23.25 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $58K 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 Logging Equipment Operators salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $30,580, 25th percentile $39,470, median $48,360, 75th percentile $56,330, 90th percentile $58,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level logging equipment operators (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
How much do logging equipment operators make in Ohio?▼
The median is $48,360 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,580, and experienced logging equipment operators can clear $58,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Ohio?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,356/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/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 logging equipment operators 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 logging equipment operators salary is worth about $52,881 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do logging equipment operators 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.
