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Log Graders and Scalers is a notable career in the 45 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Log Graders and Scalers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 45-4023 |
| title | Log Graders and Scalers |
| onet code | 45-4023.00 |
| description | Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 45 |
| tot emp | 3,310 |
| a mean | 48,130 |
| a median | 46,710 |
| a pct10 | 35,050 |
| a pct25 | 38,390 |
| a pct75 | 56,200 |
| a pct90 | 63,370 |
| h mean | 23 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a log graders and scalers typically centers on evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria. 6 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.08 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working log graders and scalers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (64.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Oregon at $62,860 and lowest in Tennessee at $29,120 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Oregon, Idaho, Washington, California, Maine) average $58,550. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $62,860 | $62,780 | $52,740 | $68,330 | 180 |
| Idaho | $62,000 | $64,570 | $46,590 | $94,140 | 70 |
| Washington | $59,670 | $62,070 | $50,680 | $71,050 | 190 |
| California | $56,570 | $53,290 | $36,970 | $63,840 | 420 |
| Maine | $51,650 | $48,580 | $36,400 | $59,340 | 80 |
| Michigan | $50,620 | $52,530 | $45,020 | $60,650 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $50,040 | $50,050 | $35,050 | $61,480 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $49,990 | $47,370 | $30,520 | $55,630 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $47,570 | $45,900 | $37,350 | $47,570 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $47,160 | $43,690 | $31,050 | $54,940 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $47,140 | $44,330 | $22,020 | $52,010 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $46,870 | $51,990 | $36,810 | $75,830 | 120 |
| Indiana | $46,300 | $52,650 | $38,540 | $68,710 | 80 |
| Alabama | $44,800 | $44,920 | $35,470 | $58,590 | 180 |
| Mississippi | $43,970 | $44,080 | $35,600 | $51,700 | 130 |
| Ohio | $43,680 | $45,330 | $38,500 | $55,430 | 90 |
| Georgia | $43,510 | $42,500 | $35,890 | $48,730 | 120 |
| New York | $42,850 | $43,680 | $34,160 | $57,990 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $42,360 | $41,790 | $31,670 | $45,300 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,900 | $41,940 | $36,090 | $54,000 | 340 |
| Florida | $38,710 | $39,010 | $31,930 | $46,160 | 40 |
| Virginia | $34,720 | $35,220 | $29,100 | $41,660 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $29,120 | $34,770 | $28,150 | $46,740 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for log graders and scalers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Check Scaler or Compounding Scaler frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Log Graders and Scalers compares to others in the 45 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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