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Also known as: Air Saw Operator, All-Round Logger, Bark Fitter, Bark Peeler
Your alarm blares before dawn, but you're already stirring. You grab your insulated thermos and heavy-duty work gear, driving out as the sky begins to lighten over the national forestland outside Bend, Oregon. At the staging area, your crew meets for a quick safety briefing, checking PPE – hard hats, eye protection, ear defenders, and chainsaw chaps. You load up chainsaws, fuel, oil, and wedges. The air is crisp, carrying the scent of pine, as you head into your designated cutting block for the day.
-7.6%
US average: +3.5%
300
per year (US)
2,400
in 2025 → 2,200 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
The job outlook for Logging Workers is declining through 2035, with projected employment decreasing by 7.6%. About 300 openings are expected each year, and the median annual wage is $50,840. With an Associate's Degree, you can advance to roles like heavy equipment operator or a forestry foreman.
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Where it can lead
$50,840
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Forest Resources Production and Management
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Forest Technology/Technician
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Forest Sciences and Biology
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Facility Services
Vocational • Business & Economics • 2 years