California Median
$59,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $52,100
State Rank
#7 of 18
260 employed here
How much does a Faller make in California?
Fallers in California take home a median of $59,590 annually — roughly $28.65 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $52,100.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $49,180 while the top 10% make $76,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,110 and $72,480 a year.
Faller salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,180 | $23.64 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,110 | $27.46 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,590 | $28.65 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $72,480 | $34.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,770 | $36.91 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 18 states and territories for Faller pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Faller salary in other states
Oregon $84,490Idaho $78,330Washington $77,340South Carolina $76,350Arkansas $67,060Louisiana $62,040Maryland $58,300Mississippi $54,110Michigan $51,700Wisconsin $50,010Virginia $48,340Ohio $47,700Tennessee $47,560North Carolina $46,080Georgia $39,380New York $36,190Indiana $26,210
Working as a Faller in California
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Fallers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($59,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Faller make in California?
The median Faller salary in California is $59,590 per year, or about $28.65 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,180 at the entry level to $76,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Fallers about 14% more than the national median of $52,100. California ranks 7th out of 18 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Fallers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $59,590 a year. About 260 Fallers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Faller salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.