Top 1 cities for log graders and scalers by average salary
| Longview, WA | $63,420 |
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Log Graders and Scalers salary by state
Washington pays log graders and scalers the most statewide, $65,370 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $65,370 | $61,580 | 200 | 1 | $63,420 | $63,420 |
| Oregon | $59,030 | $60,250 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $57,290 | $57,620 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $54,300 | $51,810 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $53,770 | $50,180 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $53,540 | $56,670 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $52,170 | $49,710 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $50,910 | $46,530 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $49,820 | $46,160 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $47,890 | $46,150 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $46,400 | $44,550 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $45,850 | $44,950 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $44,940 | $48,010 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $44,380 | $45,330 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $44,360 | $47,510 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $43,150 | $39,040 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $43,050 | $44,370 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $42,920 | $43,040 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $42,910 | $36,850 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $41,630 | $42,340 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $39,710 | $35,920 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $38,590 | $36,220 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $38,190 | $39,830 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $38,140 | $36,100 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $37,420 | $37,440 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Log Graders and Scalers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, WA | $63,420 | $61,030 | $30.49 | 30 |
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Log Graders and Scalers salary: questions
Where do log graders and scalers make the most money?
In Longview, WA, with an average of $63,420 a year, among the 1 metro areas we cover.
What is the average log graders and scalers salary in the U.S.?
$47,770 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $46,330, so half of log graders and scalers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should log graders and scalers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of log graders and scalers nationwide earn between $37,780 (25th percentile) and $56,250 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays log graders and scalers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $65,370 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-4023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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