Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary
The median farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals salary in the United States is $36,670 per year ($17.63/hour). Salaries range from $27,360 at the entry level to $54,080+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 32,810 farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$36,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.63
per hour
Employment
32,810
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,360
25th percentile
$31,020
Median
$36,670
75th percentile
$45,700
90th percentile
$54,080
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5%
Decline
Annual Openings
31,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
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Top Paying States
Alaska
$50K
+38%
West Virginia
$48K
+32%
Hawaii
$47K
+28%
Minnesota
$46K
+25%
Washington
$45K
+24%
Maine
$42K
+15%
Maryland
$42K
+14%
Vermont
$41K
+11%
Idaho
$41K
+11%
North Dakota
$40K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,450 | +37.6% |
| West Virginia | $48,460 | +32.2% |
| Hawaii | $47,050 | +28.3% |
| Minnesota | $46,020 | +25.5% |
| Washington | $45,370 | +23.7% |
| Maine | $42,170 | +15.0% |
| Maryland | $41,760 | +13.9% |
| Vermont | $40,730 | +11.1% |
| Idaho | $40,580 | +10.7% |
| North Dakota | $40,320 | +10.0% |
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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | $62,540 | +70.5% |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $59,900 | +63.3% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,100 | +36.6% |
| Richmond, VA | $48,880 | +33.3% |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $48,870 | +33.3% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,950 | +30.8% |
| Topeka, KS | $47,490 | +29.5% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,430 | +29.3% |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $46,860 | +27.8% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,580 | +27.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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