Highest-paying states for log graders and scalers
Washington leads at $61,580 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,580 | $57,390–$69,670 |
| Oregon | $60,250 | $57,500–$62,970 |
| Idaho | $57,620 | $55,730–$59,670 |
| California | $56,670 | $49,030–$58,770 |
| Michigan | $51,810 | $48,360–$60,610 |
| Maine | $50,180 | $47,070–$60,480 |
| Ohio | $49,710 | $43,430–$55,110 |
| Mississippi | $48,010 | $36,100–$51,430 |
| Louisiana | $47,510 | $45,280–$49,930 |
| New Hampshire | $46,530 | $46,240–$52,830 |
| Indiana | $46,160 | $38,320–$60,960 |
| Wisconsin | $46,150 | $43,880–$50,980 |
| Kentucky | $45,330 | $37,360–$49,330 |
| Alabama | $44,950 | $39,830–$48,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,550 | $38,100–$52,620 |
| South Carolina | $44,370 | $36,600–$47,150 |
| West Virginia | $43,040 | $37,150–$45,020 |
| Arkansas | $42,340 | $39,390–$42,980 |
| Georgia | $39,830 | $33,740–$46,250 |
| Florida | $39,040 | $38,480–$50,720 |
| Missouri | $37,440 | $37,440–$37,440 |
| North Carolina | $36,850 | $34,600–$50,390 |
| Virginia | $36,220 | $34,640–$42,270 |
| Texas | $36,100 | $36,090–$39,980 |
| Tennessee | $35,920 | $30,970–$45,020 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.