Will AI replace logging equipment operators?AI replacement risk 28% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$49,740
25th–75th pct. $43,970–$61,050
Top pay (est.)
$96,600
Top 10% $74,300
Pay in 5 years
$57,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,400est.
$56,200–$75,900
Outlook score
45/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
28%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.8%
3,700 openings / yr
Will AI replace Logging Equipment Operators? AI replacement risk
28%
Low
Ranked #229 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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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 Logging Equipment Operators
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Important abilities
Reaction TimeControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationDepth PerceptionResponse OrientationFar Vision
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (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.