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How to become fallerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$52,100
25th–75th pct. $41,360–$63,390
Top pay (est.)
$107,100
Top 10% $82,360
Pay in 5 years
$59,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,300est.
$57,900–$78,100
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
12%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−9.9%
500 openings / yr

How to become fallers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Fallers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation and Control
2.9
Judgment and Decision Making
2.9
Operations Monitoring
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Monitoring
2.8
Equipment Maintenance
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.0
Production and Processing
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Mathematics
2.4
English Language
2.3
Education and Training
1.8
Law and Government
1.5
Physics
1.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Static StrengthReaction TimeTrunk StrengthMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilityDepth Perception

Training before entry

None / short demo
51%
6–12 months
18%
3–6 months
15%
1–2 years
13%
Up to 1 month
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
12%
Up to 1 month
3%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as fallers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.