Faller Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Fallers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$52,100
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$25.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$82,360
entry level starts ~$35,180
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 3,000 employed

How much does a Faller make?

A Faller earns a median annual salary of $52,100 in the United States, which works out to roughly $25.05 per hour for full-time work. Most Fallers earn between $35,180 at the entry level and $82,360 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $41,360 and $63,390 a year.

That is $9,290 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Faller salary range by percentile

Half of all Fallers earn between $41,360 and $63,390 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,180$16.91
25th percentile (early career)$41,360$19.88
50th percentile (median)$52,100$25.05
75th percentile (experienced)$63,390$30.48
90th percentile (top earners)$82,360$39.60

Highest-paying states for Faller

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Oregon leads the country for Faller pay at $84,490 a year, followed by Idaho ($78,330) and Washington ($77,340). At the other end, Indiana posts the lowest median at $26,210 — a gap of $58,280 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Oregon$84,490$40.62+62%
2Idaho$78,330$37.66+50%
3Washington$77,340$37.18+48%
4South Carolina$76,350$36.71+47%
5Arkansas$67,060$32.24+29%

Workforce and education

About 3,000 people work as Fallers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $57,110 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Faller make in the United States?
The median Faller salary in the United States is $52,100 per year, or about $25.05 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $35,180, while the top 10% of earners make $82,360 or more.
How does Faller pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Faller median of $52,100 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Fallers the most?
Oregon is the highest-paying state for Fallers, with a median salary of $84,490 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Faller?
Becoming a Faller typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Fallers work in the United States?
About 3,000 people were employed as Fallers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.