Logging Equipment Operators salary in West Virginia
SOC 45-4022 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$36,130
per year in West Virginia
Middle half
$32,140–$50,750
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
310
in West Virginia
Concentration
3.29×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
West Virginia
$36,130
published median
United States
$49,740
27.4% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
35th
36 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $36,130 median has purchasing power comparable to about $40,370 nationally. West Virginia's BEA regional price parity is 89.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for West Virginia.
$29,270$63,590
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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