Faller Salary in 2026

    SOC: 45-4021.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $53,900
    per year
    Salary Range
    $36K – $85K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    4,110
    employed
    Job Growth
    -7.3%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Fallers Make?

    Fallers earn a median annual salary of $53,900 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $35,620 at the 10th percentile to $84,510 at the 90th percentile — a range of $48,890. The highest-paying state is Oregon at $84,770.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$35,620
    25th percentile$43,670
    Median (50th)$53,900
    75th percentile$65,040
    90th percentile$84,510
    10th: $35,620Median: $53,90090th: $84,510
    Section 02

    Faller Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Oregontop$84,770
    Washington$76,220
    Idaho$73,700
    Arkansas$64,170
    California$62,020
    Indiana$61,140
    South Carolina$60,050
    Maryland$58,570
    Minnesota$58,260
    Alabama$57,090
    New Hampshire$56,920
    Montana$55,890
    Ohio$53,900
    Michigan$52,010
    North Carolina$51,860
    Mississippi$51,790
    Wisconsin$49,840
    Tennessee$47,850
    Virginia$47,070
    Pennsylvania$43,470
    Colorado$43,440
    Georgia$38,970
    New York$35,820
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Fallers

    Oregon
    Highest paying
    $84,770
    top metro salary
    Washington
    $76,220
    $-8,550 vs highest
    Arkansas
    $64,170
    $-20,600 vs highest
    California
    $62,020
    $-22,750 vs highest
    Michigan
    $52,010
    $-32,760 vs highest
    North Carolina
    $51,860
    $-32,910 vs highest
    Mississippi
    $51,790
    $-32,980 vs highest
    Tennessee
    $47,850
    $-36,920 vs highest
    Section 04

    Faller Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$35,620 – $43,670
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$53,900
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$65,040
    Senior (15+ yrs)$84,510+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Faller

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Fallers in Oregon earn $84,770 — $30,870 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($65,040) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Faller Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Fallerthis career$53,900
    Forester$70,660
    Forest and Conservation Technician$54,310
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,090
    Tree Trimmers and Pruner$50,430

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 45-4021.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.