Top 2 cities for fallers by average salary
| Portland, OR | $84,980 |
|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $44,420 |
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Fallers salary by state
Idaho pays fallers the most statewide, $90,180 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $90,180 | $78,330 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $88,230 | $84,490 | 180 | 1 | $84,980 | $84,980 |
| Washington | $87,690 | $77,340 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $73,000 | $76,350 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $62,990 | $59,590 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $62,940 | $50,010 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $61,310 | $67,060 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $57,930 | $54,110 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $56,370 | $62,040 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $56,220 | $58,300 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $48,930 | $36,190 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $48,920 | $51,700 | 410 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $48,750 | $47,560 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $48,720 | $47,700 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $46,520 | $46,080 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $45,350 | $48,340 | 330 | 1 | $44,420 | $44,420 |
| Georgia | $44,960 | $39,380 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $39,150 | $26,210 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Fallers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $84,980 | $76,940 | $40.85 | 30 |
| Richmond, VA | $44,420 | $40,560 | $21.36 | 40 |
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Fallers salary: questions
Where do fallers make the most money?
In Portland, OR, with an average of $84,980 a year, among the 2 metro areas we cover.
What is the average fallers salary in the U.S.?
$57,110 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $52,100, so half of fallers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should fallers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of fallers nationwide earn between $41,360 (25th percentile) and $63,390 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays fallers the most?
Idaho, with a statewide average of $90,180 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-4021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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