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What is a logging supervisor 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 supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.7 an hour? That's $47,224 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLogging SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,224

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

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 20.62%

male 79.38%

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 supervisor

  1. Explore logging supervisor education requirements

    Most common logging supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.1 %

    Associate

    18.4 %

    High School Diploma

    18.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific logging supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOT35.05%
    YRS25.09%
    Driver Logs20.86%
    Troubleshoot19.00%
  3. Complete relevant logging supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New logging supervisors 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 supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real logging supervisor resumes.
  4. Research logging supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Help with BHA assembly and scribe line to line motors and MWD tool.
    • Work with DD on picking up the BHA and orientate tool to scribe mark.
    • Work MWD tools in extreme temps.
    • Attend and pass H2s training multiple times.
  5. Apply for logging supervisor jobs

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

The average logging supervisor salary in the United States is $47,224 per year or $23 per hour. Logging supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $92,000 per year.

Average logging supervisor salary
$47,224 Yearly
$22.70 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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