Faller earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level faller earnings begin at:
$36.91 per hour
$76,770 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level faller earnings begin at:
$34.85 per hour
$72,480 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level faller earnings begin at:
$28.65 per hour
$59,590 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level faller earnings begin at:
$27.46 per hour
$57,110 per year
10th percentile
Starting level faller earnings begin at:
$23.64 per hour
$49,180 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Faller salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $84,490 |
| Idaho | $78,330 |
| Washington | $77,340 |
| South Carolina | $76,350 |
| Montana | $68,910 |
| Arkansas | $67,060 |
| Louisiana | $62,040 |
| California | $59,590 |
| Maryland | $58,300 |
| Alaska | $57,160 |
| Mississippi | $54,110 |
| Michigan | $51,700 |
| Wisconsin | $50,010 |
| Virginia | $48,340 |
| Texas | $47,840 |
| Ohio | $47,700 |
| Tennessee | $47,560 |
| North Carolina | $46,080 |
| Massachusetts | $45,710 |
| Minnesota | $44,740 |
| Alabama | $44,690 |
| Vermont | $41,000 |
| Missouri | $40,020 |
| New Hampshire | $39,730 |
| Georgia | $39,380 |
| West Virginia | $38,030 |
| New York | $36,190 |
| Kentucky | $35,150 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,400 |
| Indiana | $26,210 |
| Colorado | $24,170 |
How do faller salaries compare to similar careers?
Fallers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than tool and die makers but more than machinists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tool and die maker salary | $77K |
| Glazier salary | $64K |
| Mining machine operator salary | $63K |
| Quarry rock splitter salary | $62K |
| Chemical technician salary | $60K |
| Logging worker salary | $60K |
| Faller salary | $60K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $61K |
| Gem worker salary | $61K |
| Machinist salary | $57K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)