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Log Graders and Scalers
Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.
What a log graders and scaler does
Become a log graders and scaler
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good log graders and scaler
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $26 per hour with an average salary of $54,500 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $23 and $30 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $47,300 and $61,400 per year.
Log Graders And Scaler job outlook
- There are 242 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 51 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.