The median annual wage for Log Graders and Scalers in California is $56,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,290.
Pay spans roughly $36,970 at the 10th percentile to $63,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.20 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as log graders and scalers in California.
| Median (annual) | $56,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.20 |
| 10th percentile | $36,970 |
| 90th percentile | $63,840 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.