Log Grader and Scaler salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A log grader and scaler earns a median of $46,330 a year ($22.27 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $47,770. About 3,070 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $46,330
- Gross pay
- $1,781.92
- Federal income tax
- −$129.98
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$110.48
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$25.84
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,515.62
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $46,330
- Federal
- $3,380
- FICA
- $3,544
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $39,406
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Log Graders and Scalers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 45-4023). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a log grader and scaler make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.27; the average is $22.97.
What is the salary range for a log grader and scaler?
The bottom 10% earn under $34,950 and the top 10% earn over $62,400 a year.
How much is $46,330 after taxes?
About $39,406 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $37,968 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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