SOC 454021

Fallers

Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.

National Median

$53,900

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$53,900

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,620

Experienced (90th pct)

$84,510

Total Employed

4,110

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,620 - $43,670
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$43,670 - $65,040
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$65,040 - $84,510

Highest Paying Locations for Fallers

Medford, OR

$135,600

+151.6% vs national

Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

$95,810

+77.8% vs national

Oregon

$84,770

+57.3% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$84,590

+56.9% vs national

Washington

$76,220

+41.4% vs national

Fallers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 39 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Medford, OR	$135,600	30
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$95,810	60
Oregon	$84,770	270
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$84,590	50
Washington	$76,220	150
Idaho	$73,700	N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$72,800	60
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area	$68,790	N/A
Arkansas	$64,170	140
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$62,400	30
California	$62,020	260
Boise City, ID	$61,940	N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$61,350	100
Indiana	$61,140	50
South Carolina	$60,050	50
Maryland	$58,570	N/A
Minnesota	$58,260	N/A
Alabama	$57,090	50
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$57,090	30
New Hampshire	$56,920	40
Montana	$55,890	50
Ohio	$53,900	N/A
Michigan	$52,010	490
North Carolina	$51,860	270
Mississippi	$51,790	250
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$51,210	90
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$50,240	N/A
Wisconsin	$49,840	N/A
Tennessee	$47,850	150
Richmond, VA	$47,120	50
Virginia	$47,070	340
Lynchburg, VA	$46,140	40
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$44,610	40
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$44,060	100
Pennsylvania	$43,470	70
Colorado	$43,440	30
Georgia	$38,970	320
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$38,530	N/A
New York	$35,820	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Fallers?

The national median annual salary for Fallers is $53,900, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Fallerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Fallerss is Medford, OR, with a median salary of $135,600.

How much can an experienced Fallers make?

Top-earning Fallerss (90th percentile) make $84,510 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.