Logging workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$49,540
~$24/hr · ~$4,128/mo
US Jobs
44K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core work is highly physical, involving the operation of heavy machinery and manual labor in unpredictable outdoor environments. While AI may improve peripheral tasks like log grading through computer vision or optimize harvest planning, the physical requirements of felling and transporting timber provide a strong barrier to AI replacement.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-2% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$24/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,128/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)