Profession

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.

Available countries

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median52,100 USD
Average57,110 USD
Middle 50%41,360 USD - 63,390 USD
Decile range35,180 USD - 82,360 USD
Bottom decile35,180 USD
Top decile82,360 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median67,060 USD
Average61,310 USD
Middle 50%54,910 USD - 68,640 USD
Decile range43,580 USD - 71,410 USD
Bottom decile43,580 USD
Top decile71,410 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median59,590 USD
Average62,990 USD
Middle 50%57,110 USD - 72,480 USD
Decile range49,180 USD - 76,770 USD
Bottom decile49,180 USD
Top decile76,770 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median39,380 USD
Average44,960 USD
Middle 50%36,240 USD - 44,460 USD
Decile range35,160 USD - 47,230 USD
Bottom decile35,160 USD
Top decile47,230 USD
🇺🇸 Idaho2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median78,330 USD
Average90,180 USD
Middle 50%61,780 USD - 112,320 USD
Decile range61,780 USD - 121,750 USD
Bottom decile61,780 USD
Top decile121,750 USD
🇺🇸 Indiana2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median26,210 USD
Average39,150 USD
Middle 50%26,210 USD - 58,570 USD
Decile range26,210 USD - 63,810 USD
Bottom decile26,210 USD
Top decile63,810 USD
🇺🇸 Louisiana2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median62,040 USD
Average56,370 USD
Middle 50%47,150 USD - 62,040 USD
Decile range47,150 USD - 63,390 USD
Bottom decile47,150 USD
Top decile63,390 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median58,300 USD
Average56,220 USD
Middle 50%50,010 USD - 58,300 USD
Decile range47,530 USD - 66,780 USD
Bottom decile47,530 USD
Top decile66,780 USD
🇺🇸 Michigan2025
45-4021SOC 2018 45-4021
GroupAll
Median51,700 USD
Average48,920 USD
Middle 50%38,180 USD - 53,540 USD
Decile range37,960 USD - 61,390 USD
Bottom decile37,960 USD
Top decile61,390 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesFallers