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What is a logging specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a logging specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $28.83 an hour? That's $59,969 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLogging SpecialistUS Average
Salary
4.7

Avg. Salary $59,969

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%

Asian 8.70%

Black or African American 9.16%

Hispanic or Latino 12.83%

Unknown 5.11%

White 63.89%

Gender

female 33.33%

male 66.67%

Age - 42
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 - 42
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a logging specialist

  1. Explore logging specialist education requirements

    Most common logging specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.8 %

    Associate

    12.8 %

    High School Diploma

    11.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific logging specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOT55.15%
    Troubleshoot44.85%
  3. Complete relevant logging specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New logging specialists 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 specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real logging specialist resumes.
  4. Research logging specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Manage complex resolution of provisioning issues for installation and maintenance.Responsible for issuing T1 circuit ASR's to LEC/ILEC.
    • Train to geosteer with SES software.
    • Insure compliance with FCC by hourly monitoring of children's programming.
    • Perform wellsite geosteering activities to ensure accurate wellbore placement.
  5. Apply for logging specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a logging specialist 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 specialist salary

The average logging specialist salary in the United States is $59,969 per year or $29 per hour. Logging specialist salaries range between $39,000 and $90,000 per year.

Average logging specialist salary
$59,969 Yearly
$28.83 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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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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