KnowledgeAssess tree fall patterns and directional risks to ensure safe felling operations in varied terrain conditions.
Proficient
Hands-onCoordinate manual and mechanized timber extraction methods working with crew members under time and production constraints.
Proficient
Hands-onOperate chainsaws and hand tools in forest environments for cutting, limbing, and bucking trees.
Developing
Hands-onExecute rigging and cable systems for securing and moving logs in steep or difficult terrain.
Developing
KnowledgeIdentify hazardous conditions such as dead branches, unstable slopes, and weather factors during pre-operational site assessments in logging areas.
Developing
Hands-onPerform routine maintenance and safety checks on logging equipment following manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.
Developing
KnowledgeApply timber measurement and scaling techniques to estimate log volumes and quality grades for inventory management.
Developing
MindsetRespect environmental regulations and sustainable forestry practices while conducting logging operations in managed forest lands.
Developing
KnowledgeExplain safe work procedures and emergency protocols to crew members during daily safety briefings on logging sites.
Developing
Hands-onHandle specialty logging tools and attachments for non-standard operations such as salvage logging or selective cutting.
Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Logging Workers, All Other (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
2,160
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $37,260. 25th percentile: U.S. $42,010. 50th percentile: U.S. $52,000. 75th percentile: U.S. $62,000. 90th percentile: U.S. $72,070. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$37,260
10% of workers earn the following or more
$72,070
Workers on average earn
$53,820
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
