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What is a logging contractor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreLogging ContractorUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $36,268

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.05%

Black or African American 3.33%

Hispanic or Latino 31.70%

Unknown 3.85%

White 58.67%

Gender

female 6.82%

male 93.18%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a logging contractor

  1. Explore logging contractor education requirements

    Most common logging contractor degrees

    Associate

    40.9 %

    High School Diploma

    27.3 %

    Bachelor's

    27.3 %
  2. Complete relevant logging contractor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New logging contractors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a logging contractor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real logging contractor resumes.
  3. Research logging contractor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage purchasing flow through approval processes for HW (hard ware) via C4 process using SharePoint application requisition work flow.
    • Develop RFP documents, bidder qualification, supplier selection and negotiation strategies.
    • Develop RFP documents, bidder qualification, supplier selection and negotiation strategies.
  4. Apply for logging contractor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a logging contractor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average logging contractor salary

The average logging contractor salary in the United States is $36,268 per year or $17 per hour. Logging contractor salaries range between $19,000 and $68,000 per year.

Average logging contractor salary
$36,268 Yearly
$17.44 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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