SOC 45-4021 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Fallers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$52,100
- 10th percentile
- $35,180
- 25th percentile
- $41,360
- Median
- $52,100
- 75th percentile
- $63,390
- 90th percentile
- $82,360
- Mean
- $57,110
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,130.
That median is 2.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 30 | $52,630 | $76,940 | $146,880 |
| Richmond, VA | 40 | $35,180 | $40,560 | $53,570 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 40 | $35,180 | $40,560 | $53,570 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 30 | $52,630 | $76,940 | $146,880 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 180 | $47,800 | $84,490 | $135,250 |
| Idaho | 190 | $61,780 | $78,330 | $121,750 |
| Washington | Not available | $63,400 | $77,340 | $115,940 |
| South Carolina | 130 | $55,680 | $76,350 | $88,400 |
| Arkansas | Not available | $43,580 | $67,060 | $71,410 |
| Louisiana | 200 | $47,150 | $62,040 | $63,390 |
| California | 260 | $49,180 | $59,590 | $76,770 |
| Maryland | 60 | $47,530 | $58,300 | $66,780 |
| Mississippi | 140 | $41,360 | $54,110 | $84,020 |
| Michigan | 410 | $37,960 | $51,700 | $61,390 |
| Wisconsin | Not available | $50,010 | $50,010 | $98,910 |
| Virginia | 330 | $35,130 | $48,340 | $54,960 |
| Ohio | Not available | $40,670 | $47,700 | $59,350 |
| Tennessee | 80 | $35,140 | $47,560 | $77,310 |
| North Carolina | 200 | $29,500 | $46,080 | $63,460 |
| Georgia | 170 | $35,160 | $39,380 | $47,230 |
| New York | 120 | $32,240 | $36,190 | $72,020 |
| Indiana | 40 | $26,210 | $26,210 | $63,810 |
| Alabama | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Pennsylvania | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
- Agricultural Equipment Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
- Logging Equipment Operators
- Agricultural Inspectors
- Forest and Conservation Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Fallers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Fallers is $52,100. Employment is 3,130.
How does Fallers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Fallers is 2.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Fallers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is highest on this page's list at $76,940.