Average Forestry and Logging Worker Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Forestry and Logging Worker salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Forestry and Logging Worker Make in Mexico?

A Forestry and Logging Worker working in Mexico will typically earn around 101,960 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 51,800 MXN to the highest average salary of 159,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
101,960 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
8,496 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
51,800 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,316 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
159,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
13,283 MXN

These are average salaries for a Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Forestry and Logging Worker to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Forestry and Logging Worker salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Forestry and Logging Worker Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Forestry and Logging Worker will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Forestry and Logging Worker can earn between 51,800 MXN and 159,400 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico is 102,020 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 102,020 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 102,020 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Forestry and Logging Worker salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 69,780 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 69,780 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 129,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 129,000 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Forestry and Logging Worker Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average forestry and logging worker salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 57,860 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Forestry and Logging Worker salary would increase to 76,280 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Forestry and Logging Worker, the average salary would be 109,740 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 128,500 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Forestry and Logging Worker with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 142,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Forestry and Logging Worker with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 152,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
57,860 MXN
2-5 Years +31%
76,280 MXN
5-10 Years +40%
109,740 MXN
10-15 Years +20%
128,500 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
142,300 MXN
20+ Years +8%
152,000 MXN

Forestry and Logging Worker Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 69,540 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 125,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
69,540 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +76%
125,100 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Forestry and Logging Worker Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male forestry and logging worker will earn an average of 111,860 MXN, while a female forestry and logging worker will earn around 97,760 MXN.

This means that a male forestry and logging worker earns approximately 14% more than a female forestry and logging worker for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
111,860 MXN
Female -14%
97,760 MXN

Forestry and Logging Worker Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico is around 7% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 7 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Forestry and Logging Worker Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Forestry and Logging Worker is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Forestry and Logging Worker

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Forestry and Logging Worker in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Agricultural and Food Science Technician Gardening / Farming / Fishing 253,400 MXN
Agricultural and Food Scientist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 548,800 MXN
Agricultural Consultant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 581,300 MXN
Agricultural Engineer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 361,600 MXN
Agricultural Inspector Gardening / Farming / Fishing 354,000 MXN
Agricultural Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 573,500 MXN
Agronomist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 513,300 MXN
Animal Attendant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 172,200 MXN
Animal Nutritionist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 340,400 MXN
Animal Trainer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 207,700 MXN
Aquaculture and Seafood Farmer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 209,700 MXN
Bee Keeper Gardening / Farming / Fishing 116,180 MXN
Commercial Horticulturist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 259,100 MXN
Diver Gardening / Farming / Fishing 180,500 MXN
Farm Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 478,100 MXN
Farmer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 125,700 MXN
Floral Designer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 158,700 MXN
Foreman Gardening / Farming / Fishing 97,300 MXN
Garden Center Helper Gardening / Farming / Fishing 111,860 MXN
Garden Centre Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 273,000 MXN
Gardener Gardening / Farming / Fishing 109,520 MXN
General Farm Assistant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 115,560 MXN
Greenhouse Assistant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 112,460 MXN
Greenhouse Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 273,300 MXN
Groundsman Gardening / Farming / Fishing 101,960 MXN
Grower Gardening / Farming / Fishing 113,740 MXN
Horticultural Worker Gardening / Farming / Fishing 117,380 MXN
Tree Pruner Gardening / Farming / Fishing 112,660 MXN
Tree Specialist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 176,800 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 130,400 MXN
Acuna 98,000 MXN
Aguascalientes 136,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 92,400 MXN
Buenavista 101,020 MXN
Campeche 106,760 MXN
Cancun 124,400 MXN
Celaya 111,460 MXN
Chalco 87,760 MXN
Chetumal 88,020 MXN
Chicoloapan 90,660 MXN
Chihuahua 136,200 MXN
Chilpancingo 97,640 MXN
Chimalhuacan 127,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 99,080 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 115,560 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 91,380 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 91,560 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 124,400 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 115,380 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 110,340 MXN
Ciudad Valles 88,260 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 112,460 MXN
Coacalco 106,440 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 98,000 MXN
Colima 88,620 MXN
Cordoba 88,580 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 118,060 MXN
Cuautla 92,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 115,260 MXN
Culiacan 128,500 MXN
Delicias 87,060 MXN
Durango 117,860 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 136,100 MXN
Ensenada 107,380 MXN
Fresnillo 88,240 MXN
General Escobedo 118,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 102,960 MXN
Guadalajara 137,400 MXN
Guadalupe 125,100 MXN
Guaymas 80,800 MXN
Hermosillo 129,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 80,760 MXN
Iguala 83,400 MXN
Irapuato 114,940 MXN
Ixtapaluca 105,940 MXN
Jiutepec 95,760 MXN
La Paz 101,900 MXN
Leon 139,100 MXN
Los Mochis 107,820 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 103,820 MXN
Manzanillo 83,400 MXN
Matamoros 119,900 MXN
Mazatlan 118,380 MXN
Merida 125,100 MXN
Metepec 101,900 MXN
Mexicali 124,400 MXN
Mexico City 128,900 MXN
Minatitlan 81,180 MXN
Monclova 98,000 MXN
Monterrey 136,100 MXN
Morelia 120,040 MXN
Naucalpan 130,400 MXN
Navojoa 78,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 127,700 MXN
Nogales 94,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 119,900 MXN
Oaxaca 108,320 MXN
Ojo de Agua 105,440 MXN
Orizaba 80,280 MXN
Pachuca 98,960 MXN
Piedras Negras 93,340 MXN
Playa del Carmen 90,620 MXN
Poza Rica 98,540 MXN
Puebla 138,800 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 100,580 MXN
Queretaro 125,700 MXN
Reynosa 125,700 MXN
Salamanca 89,460 MXN
Saltillo 130,400 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 96,960 MXN
San Juan del Rio 85,940 MXN
San Luis Potosi 129,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 86,640 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 117,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 96,220 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 87,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 106,500 MXN
Tampico 108,300 MXN
Tapachula 102,460 MXN
Tehuacan 106,780 MXN
Tepic 112,180 MXN
Tijuana 129,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 129,000 MXN
Tlaquepaque 118,800 MXN
Toluca 113,840 MXN
Tonala 116,180 MXN
Torreon 129,000 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 115,740 MXN
Uruapan 108,120 MXN
Veracruz 115,940 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 104,600 MXN
Villahermosa 115,560 MXN
Xalapa 113,700 MXN
Xico 118,800 MXN
Zacatecas 86,740 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 92,400 MXN
Zapopan 128,900 MXN

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