Fallers in Pennsylvania make a median of $43,470 a year, or about $20.9 an hour. The range runs from $15K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Pennsylvania. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Fallers salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $15,080, 25th percentile $21,730, median $43,470, 75th percentile $101,770, 90th percentile $103,880. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level fallers (10th percentile) start around $15K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $89K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $43,470 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $15,080, and experienced fallers can clear $103,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Pennsylvania?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,969/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 45.5% 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 Pennsylvania?▼
Pennsylvania 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 $45,772 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.
