Fallers Salary by State
The national median pay for fallers is $52,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,210 in Indiana to $84,490 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,180
- 25th percentile
- $41,360
- Median
- $52,100
- 75th percentile
- $63,390
- Top 10%
- $82,360
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,130 jobs.
Median pay in 18 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $84,490 | +62% | $47,800 | $135,250 | 180 |
| 2 | Idaho | $78,330 | +50% | $61,780 | $121,750 | 190 |
| 3 | Washington | $77,340 | +48% | $63,400 | $115,940 | Not published |
| 4 | South Carolina | $76,350 | +47% | $55,680 | $88,400 | 130 |
| 5 | Arkansas | $67,060 | +29% | $43,580 | $71,410 | Not published |
| 6 | Louisiana | $62,040 | +19% | $47,150 | $63,390 | 200 |
| 7 | California | $59,590 | +14% | $49,180 | $76,770 | 260 |
| 8 | Maryland | $58,300 | +12% | $47,530 | $66,780 | 60 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $54,110 | +4% | $41,360 | $84,020 | 140 |
| 10 | Michigan | $51,700 | −1% | $37,960 | $61,390 | 410 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $50,010 | −4% | $50,010 | $98,910 | Not published |
| 12 | Virginia | $48,340 | −7% | $35,130 | $54,960 | 330 |
| 13 | Ohio | $47,700 | −8% | $40,670 | $59,350 | Not published |
| 14 | Tennessee | $47,560 | −9% | $35,140 | $77,310 | 80 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $46,080 | −12% | $29,500 | $63,460 | 200 |
| 16 | Georgia | $39,380 | −24% | $35,160 | $47,230 | 170 |
| 17 | New York | $36,190 | −31% | $32,240 | $72,020 | 120 |
| 18 | Indiana | $26,210 | −50% | $26,210 | $63,810 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Fallers salary questions
Which state pays fallers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $84,490 a year (+62% vs. the national median of $52,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays fallers the least?
Indiana, with a median of $26,210 a year (−50% vs. national).
Where do most fallers work?
Michigan has the most jobs, about 410, with a median of $51,700.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.