Choker setter vs log driver

The differences between choker setters and log drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a choker setter has an average salary of $41,881, which is higher than the $33,762 average annual salary of a log driver.

The top three skills for a choker setter include chokers, RAN and . The most important skills for a log driver are log book, driver logs, and safety checks.

Choker setter vs log driver overview

	Choker Setter	Log Driver
Yearly salary	$41,881	$33,762
Hourly rate	$20.14	$16.23
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	1,839	36,096
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	6	-

Choker setter vs log driver salary

Choker setters and log drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Choker Setter	Log Driver
Average salary	$41,881	$33,762
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $67,000	Between $24,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between choker setter and log driver education

There are a few differences between a choker setter and a log driver in terms of educational background:

	Choker Setter	Log Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Choker setter vs log driver demographics

Here are the differences between choker setters' and log drivers' demographics:

	Choker Setter	Log Driver
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 39.0% Female, 61.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 1.1% White, 77.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% Asian, 1.1% White, 75.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between choker setter and log driver duties and responsibilities

Choker setter example responsibilities.

Set chokers, equipment maintenance and diesel mechanic, run corridors and string skyline cable, rig with block and tackle.
Set chokers on logs to have them pull up a hill and be process.
Install lava rock to create walls around residence, run a cement mixer and pick lava rock from the lava fields.
Insure weld on CBW mill and quality of products by sample and recording samples.

Log driver example responsibilities.

Print and distribute payroll checks.
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
Sort packages by region, deliver packages to customers, handle cash-on-delivery payments, process business pickups, utilize DIAD board technology

Choker setter vs log driver skills

Common choker setter skills

Chokers, 82%
RAN, 18%

Common log driver skills

Log Book, 63%
Driver Logs, 20%
Safety Checks, 10%
Payroll, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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