How much does a faller make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.05 an hour or $4,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.05
- Average (mean)
- $57,110
- Jobs
- 3,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| Median | $52,100 | $25.05 | |
| 75th | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 90th | $82,360 | $39.60 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $84,490 |
| Idaho | $78,330 |
| Washington | $77,340 |
| South Carolina | $76,350 |
| Arkansas | $67,060 |
| Louisiana | $62,040 |
| California | $59,590 |
| Maryland | $58,300 |
| Mississippi | $54,110 |
| Michigan | $51,700 |
| Wisconsin | $50,010 |
| Virginia | $48,340 |
| Ohio | $47,700 |
| Tennessee | $47,560 |
| North Carolina | $46,080 |
| Georgia | $39,380 |
| New York | $36,190 |
| Indiana | $26,210 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $76,940 |
| Richmond, VA | $40,560 |
In other countries
Faller belongs to the international group "Forestry and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Forest and Conservation Worker$43,680
- Logging Equipment Operator$49,740
- Log Grader and Scaler$46,330
- Logging Worker$50,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a faller make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.05 ($52,100 a year).
How much does a faller make a month?
About $4,342 a month before tax, based on a median of $52,100 a year.
How much does a faller make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,180 or less a year ($16.91 an hour); the top 10% make $82,360 or more.
Which state pays fallers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $84,490 a year, followed by Idaho ($78,330) and Washington ($77,340).
Which city pays fallers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $76,940 a year.
How many fallers are there in the United States?
About 3,130 people work as fallers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.