Average salary, compensation, and wages for Forest, conservation, and logging workers in the United StatesEarnings vary with the particular forestry or logging occupation and with experience. Earnings range from the minimum wage in some beginning forestry and conservation positions to about $28.23 an hour for some experienced fallers. Median hourly earnings in 2002 for forest, conservation, and logging occupations were as follows:
Earnings of logging workers vary by size of establishment and by geographic area. Workers in the largest establishments earn more than those in the smallest ones. Workers in Alaska and the Northwest earn more than those in the South, where the cost of living is generally lower. Forest and conservation workers who work for State and local governments or for large, private firms generally enjoy more generous benefits than do workers in smaller firms. Small logging contractors generally offer timber-cutting and logging workers few benefits. However, some employers offer full-time workers basic benefits, such as medical coverage, and provide safety apparel and equipment. More information on Forest, conservation, and logging workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Forest, conservation, and logging workers occupation Number of Forest, conservation, and logging workers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Forest, conservation, and logging workers Working conditions for Forest, conservation, and logging workers Significant points for Forest, conservation, and logging workers Training requirements for Forest, conservation, and logging workers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |