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.
About the profession
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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Occupation on screen: Fallers (O*NET 45-4021.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Log Graders and Scalers (45-4023.00), which is how Log Graders and Scalers is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Log Graders and Scalers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Log Graders and Scaler → Technician Log Graders and Scaler → Senior Technician Log Graders and Scaler → Lead Technician Log Graders and Scaler
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$62K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $33,060 - $40,385/year With equity/bonuses: $36,366 - $48,462 Top markets (SF/NYC): $38,019 - $48,462 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $23,142 - $36,347 Year 2-3: Junior level $40,385 - $45,325 Year 4-6: Mid level $45,325 - $49,141 Year 7-10: Senior level $49,141 - $57,787 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Log Graders and Scaler genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Critical Thinking You communicate clearly…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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