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Will AI replace log graders and scalers?AI replacement risk 39% and how the work is changing

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,330
25th–75th pct. $37,780–$56,250
Top pay (est.)
$81,100
Top 10% $62,400
Pay in 5 years
$53,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$60,900est.
$52,400–$70,700
Outlook score
44/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
39%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−2.2%
600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Log Graders and Scalers? AI replacement risk

39%
Low
Ranked #363 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Log Graders and Scalers

Key skills

Coordination
3.0
Writing
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Time Management
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
4.0
Mathematics
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Education and Training
2.8
Administration and Management
2.8
Mechanical
2.7
Computers and Electronics
2.5
Transportation
2.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationPerforming General Physical Activities

Important abilities

Near VisionCategory FlexibilityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionFlexibility of ClosureFar Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
64%
Some college
12%
Less than high school
11%
Post-secondary certificate
11%
Associate's degree
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
44%
3–6 months
17%
1–3 months
15%
6–12 months
10%
None / short demo
8%
2–4 years
4%
4–10 years
2%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
26%
3–6 months
21%
1–3 months
18%
2–4 years
14%
4–6 years
9%
None
7%
Up to 1 month
4%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.