Highest-Paying States for Logging Workers, All Other

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Louisiana$80,930
2. 2Washington$67,650
3. 3Oregon$57,890
4. 4Michigan$54,140
5. 5North Carolina$48,460
6. 6California$47,490
7. 7Virginia$42,910
8. 8West Virginia$41,790
9. 9Mississippi$37,370
10. 10Georgia$34,870