Washington Median
$77,340
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+48% vs US median
US median $52,100
State Rank
#3 of 18
state estimate
How much does a Faller make in Washington?
Fallers in Washington take home a median of $77,340 annually — roughly $37.18 an hour — which runs 48% above the national median of $52,100.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $63,400 while the top 10% make $115,940 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,320 and $104,240 a year.
Faller salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,400 | $30.48 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,320 | $36.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $77,340 | $37.18 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,240 | $50.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $115,940 | $55.74 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 3rd out of 18 states and territories for Faller pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Faller salary in other states
Oregon $84,490Idaho $78,330South Carolina $76,350Arkansas $67,060Louisiana $62,040California $59,590Maryland $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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($77,340) 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 Washington?
The median Faller salary in Washington is $77,340 per year, or about $37.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,400 at the entry level to $115,940 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Fallers about 48% more than the national median of $52,100. Washington ranks 3rd out of 18 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Fallers?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,340 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.