Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Washington

Logging equipment operators in Washington earn the most in Bellingham (average $76,120 a year) and the least in Mount Vernon ($71,260), across the 5 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the logging equipment operators average at $73,980 and the median at $75,140 for 1,150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $53,190.

Logging Equipment Operators average salary by city in Washington

Bellingham$76,120
Olympia$75,790
Spokane$74,390
Longview$74,340
Mount Vernon$71,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bellingham	$76,120	$77,310	$73,460	$62,380	103
Olympia	$75,790	$74,790	$72,110	$62,148	104
Spokane	$74,390	$75,140	$62,690	$61,163	100
Longview	$74,340	$76,980	$66,850	$61,128	98
Mount Vernon	$71,260	$71,620	$70,140	$58,961	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Logging Equipment Operators salary in other states

Logging Equipment Operators salary by city and state

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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 45-4022.
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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