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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Fallers

Use axes or chainsaws to cut down trees.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 $25.35 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  -1.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.
  • Operate forestry equipment.
  • Attach equipment extensions or accessories.
  • Cut trees or logs.
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Job Title Examples:

 Logging Equipment Operator
Timber Cutter
Timber Faller

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $25.35
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Fallers *

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