Choker setter vs log stacker operator

The differences between choker setters and log stacker operators 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 $33,991 average annual salary of a log stacker operator.

The top three skills for a choker setter include chokers, RAN and . The most important skills for a log stacker operator are log trucks, , and .

Choker setter vs log stacker operator overview

	Choker Setter	Log Stacker Operator
Yearly salary	$41,881	$33,991
Hourly rate	$20.14	$16.34
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	1,839	26,464
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	6	-

Choker setter vs log stacker operator salary

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

	Choker Setter	Log Stacker Operator
Average salary	$41,881	$33,991
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $67,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between choker setter and log stacker operator education

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

	Choker Setter	Log Stacker Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	General Studies	General Education, Specific Areas
Most common college	-	-

Choker setter vs log stacker operator demographics

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

	Choker Setter	Log Stacker Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 77.8% Female, 22.2%
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, 4.8% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 1.0% White, 80.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between choker setter and log stacker operator 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 stacker operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Identify business through analyzing results, sales plan and effectively utilize payroll hours

Choker setter vs log stacker operator skills

Common choker setter skills

Chokers, 82%
RAN, 18%

Common log stacker operator skills

Log Trucks, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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