Logging Equipment Operators
Drive logging tractor or operate logging equipment to fell trees, skid, yoke, load, and unload logs.
SOC 45-3031
AI exposure: 32/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logging Equipment Operators | 32 | $48,080 | -5% | 26,600 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Logging Equipment Operators?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Logging Equipment Operators role. Its 32/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 32/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $48,080 median annual wage and -5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 32 | $48,840 | +3% | 18,200 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 32 | $47,240 | +5% | 28,700 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 32 | $49,130 | +3% | 15,700 |
| Home Appliance Repairers | 32 | $46,820 | +3% | 32,900 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 32 | $46,700 | +5% | 1,511,200 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators | 32 | $49,530 | +3% | 102,300 |
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