SOC 45-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fallers — Washington
Washington
The median wage for Fallers in Washington is $77,340 per year, well above the national median of $52,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fallers in Washington is $77,340 per year, well above the national median of $52,100. The gap of 48.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $76,320 and $104,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,400 and the ninetieth at $115,940.
Washington ranks number 3rd out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 349th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,400 | +21.7% |
| 25th | $76,320 | +46.5% |
| Median (50th) | $77,340 | +48.4% |
| 75th | $104,240 | +100.1% |
| 90th | $115,940 | +122.5% |
| Mean | $87,690 | +68.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $77,340 buys what $72,280 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,280US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,340 a year, 48.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,400 to $115,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 18 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fallers in Washington?
The median annual wage is $77,340, or $37.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $52,100, so pay in Washington is 48.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Washington earns more than $115,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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