Faller Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Fallers in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$51,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $52,100
State Rank
#10 of 18
410 employed here

How much does a Faller make in Michigan?

A Faller working in Michigan earns a median salary of $51,700 per year, or about $24.86 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $52,100 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $37,960 while the top 10% make $61,390 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,180 and $53,540 a year.

Faller salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,960$18.25
25th percentile (early career)$38,180$18.36
50th percentile (median)$51,700$24.86
75th percentile (experienced)$53,540$25.74
90th percentile (top earners)$61,390$29.51

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 10th out of 18 states and territories for Faller pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$84,490
2Idaho$78,330
3Washington$77,340
4South Carolina$76,350
5Arkansas$67,060

Working as a Faller in Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($51,700) 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 Michigan?
The median Faller salary in Michigan is $51,700 per year, or about $24.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,960 at the entry level to $61,390 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Fallers about 1% less than the national median of $52,100. Michigan ranks 10th out of 18 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Fallers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,700 a year. About 410 Fallers are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.