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Fallers in The United States

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Fallers -- Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)45-4021.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-1.82 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)6,600
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)5,400
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$30,820
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$49,670
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$78,950
Career ClusterAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources
(Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales)
Major Occupational GroupFarming, Fishing, and Forestry

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