📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Logger Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$68,558
per year
Median
$64,298
per year
Hourly
$32.96
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$47,258
25th Percentile — Junior$58,618
50th Percentile — Median$64,298
75th Percentile — Senior$84,178
90th Percentile — Top Earners$93,121
💡 Top-earning Loggers in California make up to $93,121 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$63.6k
2021
$64.6k
2022
$65.6k
2023
$66.5k
2024
$67.5k
2025
$68.6k
2026
📈 Logger salaries in California have followed the national trend with 1.5% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Logger Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $106,265 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $101,466 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $117,920 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $126,832 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $74,043 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $83,641 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $99,409 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $74,043 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $97,352 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $95,981 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $87,754 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $80,898 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $106,265 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $80,898 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $76,785 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $83,641 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $78,842 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $101,466 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $109,693 +60.0% Medium
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Logger Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Loggers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $68,558 per year, California's Logger salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $47,258–$58,618, while experienced Loggers can command $84,178–$93,121.

Looking ahead, the Logger profession in California is projected to grow at 1.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average Logger salary in California is $68,558 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $48,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Loggers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Logger employment.
  • At $68,558/year, California Logger salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $48,280/year.