Logging Workers, All Other
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Logging tasks that do not sit under a more specific title still involve timber and machines. Trees may be felled, cut, and trimmed with chainsaws or axes, then sorted and stacked for transport. Machinery is run and maintained, tools are checked for safe use, and logs are moved to mills or storage. Environmental and safety rules apply on the job. Suits people who like mixed timber work: hands-on cutting, machine tending, and keeping gear in safe working order.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$50'840
Median Wage Market Position
$50'840
What you might do
- Operate logging machines and keep them in repair
- Cut and trim trees with chainsaws or axes
- Sort and stack logs ready for transport
- Inspect saws and gear before starting work
- Keep logging work within safety and environmental rules
- Help haul logs to mills or storage yards
Skills that matter
- Operating and maintaining logging machinery
- Felling and trimming trees with chainsaws
- Sorting and stacking logs for transport
- Inspecting tools and equipment for safety
- Following logging safety and environmental rules
- Moving logs to mills or storage
AI & the future of this role
Much of this work happens outdoors amid uneven terrain and variable timber that automation only partly covers. Sensors and planning software may streamline some cutting and logistics, yet adaptable hands-on fieldwork still tends to matter.
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