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Occupation · SOC 45-4021

Fallers

There are 3,130 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $52,100 a year. The most jobs are in Richmond, VA.

Farming, Fishing & ForestryTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
3,130
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$52,100
Median pay a year
Middle half: $41,360–$63,390
500
Annual openings
10-year change: −9.9%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

2 of 2 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Richmond, VAMedian pay $40,560 · LCA filings 040$40,5600
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAMedian pay $76,940 · LCA filings 030$76,9400

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$76,940300
Richmond, VAEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$40,560400

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Richmond, VALevel II $41,392 · Level III $44,387 · Level IV $47,403$38,376$41,392$44,387$47,403
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WALevel II $69,597 · Level III $84,822 · Level IV $100,048$54,371$69,597$84,822$100,048

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology