Log Graders and Scalers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$46,330/yr
Typical range
$37,780 – $56,250
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Log Graders and Scalers does
Log graders and scalers inspect harvested logs to assess quality and measure volume for pricing purposes. They use specialized tools and knowledge to classify logs by grade and determine their market value.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — $35,660/yr
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — $36,670/yr
- Agricultural Equipment Operators — $41,730/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — $59,320/yr
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — $35,730/yr
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