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National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$61,190

Average Hourly Wage

$29.42

Average Annual Range

$32,920 to $90,930

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook decreasing
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be -9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 6,500 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Declining growth
  The mechanization of logging operations and improvements in logging equipment have increased productivity, which is expected to reduce demand for logging workers. However, the need to prevent destructive wildfires by thinning susceptible forests is expected to support some employment. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2023.
Self-Employment In 2022, 27.6% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (NAICS110000) (45.4%)
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS113000) (45.2%)
  • Logging (NAICS113300) (41.5%)
  • Self-employed workers (27.6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (21.5%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (21.5%)
  • Services to buildings and dwellings (NAICS561700) (21.4%)
  • Landscaping services (NAICS561730) (21.4%)