Fallers in Mississippi make a median of $51,790 a year, or about $24.9 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Fallers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $31,050, 25th percentile $41,600, median $51,790, 75th percentile $81,160, 90th percentile $84,510. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level fallers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $51,790 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,050, and experienced fallers can clear $84,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Mississippi?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,435/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 31.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a fallers salary go in Mississippi?▼
Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fallers salary is worth about $58,256 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do fallers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
