Fallers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for fallerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Idaho$90,180
- Oregon$88,230
- Washington$87,690
- South Carolina$73,000
- California$62,990
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Indiana$39,150
- Georgia$44,960
- Virginia$45,350
- North Carolina$46,520
- Ohio$48,720
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $90,180 | $78,330 | $43 | +57.9% | 190 |
| 2 | Oregon | $88,230 | $84,490 | $42 | +54.5% | 180 |
| 3 | Washington | $87,690 | $77,340 | $42 | +53.5% | — |
| 4 | South Carolina | $73,000 | $76,350 | $35 | +27.8% | 130 |
| 5 | California | $62,990 | $59,590 | $30 | +10.3% | 260 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $62,940 | $50,010 | $30 | +10.2% | — |
| 7 | Arkansas | $61,310 | $67,060 | $29 | +7.4% | — |
| 8 | Mississippi | $57,930 | $54,110 | $28 | +1.4% | 140 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $56,370 | $62,040 | $27 | -1.3% | 200 |
| 10 | Maryland | $56,220 | $58,300 | $27 | -1.6% | 60 |
| 11 | New York | $48,930 | $36,190 | $24 | -14.3% | 120 |
| 12 | Michigan | $48,920 | $51,700 | $24 | -14.3% | 410 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $48,750 | $47,560 | $23 | -14.6% | 80 |
| 14 | Ohio | $48,720 | $47,700 | $23 | -14.7% | — |
| 15 | North Carolina | $46,520 | $46,080 | $22 | -18.5% | 200 |
| 16 | Virginia | $45,350 | $48,340 | $22 | -20.6% | 330 |
| 17 | Georgia | $44,960 | $39,380 | $22 | -21.3% | 170 |
| 18 | Indiana | $39,150 | $26,210 | $19 | -31.4% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 9 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $95,130 | $98,790 | 40 |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,940 | $84,980 | 30 |
| 3 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $59,590 | $63,410 | 60 |
| 4 | Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $59,440 | $62,370 | 30 |
| 5 | Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $58,250 | $66,100 | 40 |
| 6 | Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $51,700 | $47,790 | 120 |
| 7 | Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $46,100 | $50,380 | — |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $40,560 | $44,420 | 40 |
| 9 | Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,280 | $40,130 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing fallerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative and Support Services | $53,540 | $56,460 | 490 |
| 2 | Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $53,540 | $56,460 | 490 |
| 3 | Landscaping Services | $53,540 | $56,460 | 490 |
| 4 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $53,540 | $56,540 | 490 |
| 5 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $52,100 | $57,110 | 3,130 |
| 6 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $52,100 | $57,120 | 3,130 |
| 7 | Forestry and Logging | $51,200 | $57,740 | 2,440 |
| 8 | Logging | $51,200 | $57,740 | 2,440 |
| 9 | Sector 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $51,200 | $57,740 | 2,440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fallers make in the U.S.?
The median fallers salary in the United States is $52,100 per year (mean $57,110), and about 80% earn between $35,180 and $82,360.
How much do fallers make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays fallers the most?
Idaho has the highest average pay for fallers at $90,180 per year (median $78,330).
What is the job outlook for fallers?
Employment is projected to change -7.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 700 openings per year.