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Fallers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fallers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,590
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.9% vs 2024
$62,990
Mean Salary
$59,590
Median Salary
$28.65
Hourly Rate
260 people work as Fallers in California
Fallers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fallers in California earn a median salary of $59,590 per year ($4,965/month).
This is 6.1% above the national average of $56,154.
California ranks #7 out of 18 states for Fallers pay.
Approximately 260 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Monitoring
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
2.86
Production and Processing
2.73
Administration and Management
2.5
Public Safety and Security
2.43
Customer and Personal Service
2.35
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(55.8% of workers)
Salaries for Fallers in California range from $49,180 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,110 and $72,480.
Median $59,590
P10: $49,180P25: $57,110P75: $72,480P90: $76,770
10th
$49,180
25th
$57,110
Median
$59,590
75th
$72,480
90th
$76,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,180
$23.64
$4,098
25th Percentile
$57,110
$27.46
$4,759
Median (50th)
$59,590
$28.65
$4,965
75th Percentile
$72,480
$34.85
$6,040
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,770
$36.91
$6,397
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Fallers in California is $59,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,990.
What is the salary range for a Fallers in California?
Salaries for Fallers in California range from $49,180 at the 10th percentile to $76,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,110 and $72,480.
What is the starting salary for a Fallers in California?
Entry-level Fallers positions in California typically start around $49,180 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,110 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fallers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 260 people are employed as Fallers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Fallers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fallers in California is approximately $28.65 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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