Fallers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $52,100 · Median hourly: $25.05 · Employment: 3,130
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,180 | $16.91 |
| 25th | $41,360 | $19.89 |
| Median | $52,100 | $25.05 |
| 75th | $63,390 | $30.48 |
| 90th | $82,360 | $39.60 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 45-4021
- Total U.S. employment: 3,130
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $57,110 sits 9.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 3,130 fallers employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.
Fallers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | — | — | 80 |
| Arkansas | $67,060 | $32.24 | +28.7% | 0 |
| California | $59,590 | $28.65 | +14.4% | 260 |
| Georgia | $39,380 | $18.94 | -24.4% | 170 |
| Idaho | $78,330 | $37.66 | +50.3% | 190 |
| Indiana | $26,210 | $12.60 | -49.7% | 40 |
| Louisiana | $62,040 | $29.83 | +19.1% | 200 |
| Maryland | $58,300 | $28.03 | +11.9% | 60 |
| Michigan | $51,700 | $24.86 | -0.8% | 410 |
| Mississippi | $54,110 | $26.01 | +3.9% | 140 |
| New York | $36,190 | $17.40 | -30.5% | 120 |
| North Carolina | $46,080 | $22.15 | -11.6% | 200 |
| Ohio | $47,700 | $22.93 | -8.4% | 0 |
| Oregon | $84,490 | $40.62 | +62.2% | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 80 |
| South Carolina | $76,350 | $36.71 | +46.5% | 130 |
| Tennessee | $47,560 | $22.87 | -8.7% | 80 |
| Virginia | $48,340 | $23.24 | -7.2% | 330 |
| Washington | $77,340 | $37.18 | +48.4% | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $50,010 | $24.04 | -4.0% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for fallers?
The median annual wage for fallers is $52,100 ($25.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays fallers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many fallers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 3,130 fallers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do fallers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.