Log Graders and Scalers
SOC Code: 45-4023 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Log Graders and Scalers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $52,686 | $58,594 | $64,522 | $70,429 |
| Pocatello, ID | $52,686 | $58,594 | $64,522 | $70,429 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $54,288 | $59,530 | $64,771 | $70,013 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $54,205 | $59,384 | $64,542 | $69,722 |
| Medford, OR | $54,267 | $59,322 | $64,397 | $69,451 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $52,478 | $58,053 | $63,606 | $69,181 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $53,310 | $58,552 | $63,814 | $69,056 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $54,600 | $59,197 | $63,794 | $68,390 |
| Boise City, ID | $51,397 | $57,034 | $62,670 | $68,307 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $51,397 | $57,034 | $62,670 | $68,307 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Writing | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.7 |
| Education and Training | 2.7 |
| Transportation | 2.6 |
| English Language | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 64.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.6% |
| Less than high school | 11.2% |
| Some college | 11.0% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
- Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
- Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
- Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
- Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
- Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
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