Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$36,150
↑ 63.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 63.6% since 2011 ($22,100 → $36,150)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $36,150
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,150 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $35,120 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $34,150 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | $29,630 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $29,130 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $27,830 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | $26,560 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $25,470 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $24,520 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $23,750 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | $22,930 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $22,650 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $22,060 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | $22,100 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.