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Occupation · SOC 45-4023

Log Graders and Scalers

There are 3,070 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $46,330 a year. The most jobs are in Longview–Kelso, WA.

Farming, Fishing & ForestryTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
3,070
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$46,330
Median pay a year
Middle half: $37,780–$56,250
600
Annual openings
10-year change: −2.2%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

1 of 1 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Longview–Kelso, WAMedian pay $61,030 · LCA filings 030$61,0300

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Longview–Kelso, WAEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$61,030300

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Longview–Kelso, WALevel II $60,091 · Level III $63,398 · Level IV $66,706$56,784$60,091$63,398$66,706

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology