Faller Salary
Fallers earn a median $52,100 a year nationally. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
U.S. median
$52,100
$25.05 per hour
Range
$35,180 – $82,360
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,130
across the U.S.
Faller take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$44,042
per year · effective tax rate 15.5%
$3,670Monthly
$1,835Twice a month
$1,694Every 2 weeks
$21.17Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,072
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,230
- Medicare (1.45%)$755
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$44,042
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,180 | $16.91 | $30,447 |
| 25th percentile | $41,360 | $19.88 | $35,413 |
| Median (50th) | $52,100 | $25.05 | $44,042 |
| 75th percentile | $63,390 | $30.48 | $53,114 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,360 | $39.60 | $66,770 |
Faller salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $84,490 | $61,705 | $47,800 – $135,250 | 180 |
| Idaho | $78,330 | $60,892 | $61,780 – $121,750 | 190 |
| Washington | $77,340 | $63,239 | $63,400 – $115,940 | — |
| South Carolina | $76,350 | $59,118 | $55,680 – $88,400 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $67,060 | $53,604 | $43,580 – $71,410 | — |
| Louisiana | $62,040 | $50,554 | $47,150 – $63,390 | 200 |
| California | $59,590 | $47,661 | $49,180 – $76,770 | 260 |
| Maryland | $58,300 | $46,618 | $47,530 – $66,780 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $54,110 | $44,225 | $41,360 – $84,020 | 140 |
| Michigan | $51,700 | $41,774 | $37,960 – $61,390 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $50,010 | $40,944 | $50,010 – $98,910 | — |
| Virginia | $48,340 | $39,056 | $35,130 – $54,960 | 330 |
| Ohio | $47,700 | $39,978 | $40,670 – $59,350 | — |
| Tennessee | $47,560 | $40,394 | $35,140 – $77,310 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $46,080 | $37,875 | $29,500 – $63,460 | 200 |
| Georgia | $39,380 | $32,401 | $35,160 – $47,230 | 170 |
| New York | $36,190 | $29,901 | $32,240 – $72,020 | 120 |
| Indiana | $26,210 | $22,450 | $26,210 – $63,810 | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a faller make?
The national median salary for fallers is $52,100 a year ($25.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,180 and the top 10% earn over $82,360. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays fallers the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $84,490.
How many fallers are there in the U.S.?
About 3,130 people work as fallers nationwide.