Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animal Salary in 2026

    SOC: 45-2093.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $36,150
    per year
    Salary Range
    $27K – $52K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    35,420
    employed
    Job Growth
    -5.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Make?

    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals earn a median annual salary of $36,150 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $27,110 at the 10th percentile to $51,840 at the 90th percentile — a range of $24,730. The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $48,990.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$27,110
    25th percentile$31,220
    Median (50th)$36,150
    75th percentile$44,280
    90th percentile$51,840
    10th: $27,110Median: $36,15090th: $51,840
    Section 02

    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animal Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Hawaiitop$48,990
    Alaska$48,440
    Vermont$47,230
    Washington$43,540
    Minnesota$42,650
    Utah$42,120
    Louisiana$41,720
    Idaho$41,360
    Maine$41,320
    Colorado$41,230
    New York$40,750
    North Dakota$40,560
    New Jersey$39,140
    Wyoming$38,920
    South Dakota$38,580
    Indiana$38,120
    Massachusetts$37,970
    Arizona$37,470
    Mississippi$37,440
    Nebraska$37,440
    Virginia$37,340
    Montana$37,110
    Kansas$36,940
    Delaware$36,800
    Wisconsin$36,100
    New Hampshire$36,020
    Connecticut$35,640
    Nevada$35,480
    Maryland$35,390
    Oregon$35,360
    California$35,310
    North Carolina$35,230
    Alabama$35,150
    Pennsylvania$35,040
    Florida$34,960
    Iowa$34,740
    Illinois$34,680
    Missouri$34,400
    Tennessee$34,350
    Kentucky$33,850
    Texas$33,050
    Michigan$33,030
    South Carolina$32,820
    Georgia$32,810
    Oklahoma$32,670
    New Mexico$32,320
    West Virginia$31,980
    Ohio$30,890
    Arkansas$28,410
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
    Highest paying
    $49,040
    top metro salary
    Hawaii
    $48,990
    $-50 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $47,440
    $-1,600 vs highest
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area
    $46,370
    $-2,670 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $46,010
    $-3,030 vs highest
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $45,370
    $-3,670 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $45,130
    $-3,910 vs highest
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
    $45,090
    $-3,950 vs highest
    Section 04

    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animal Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$27,110 – $31,220
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$36,150
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$44,280
    Senior (15+ yrs)$51,840+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animal

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area earn $49,040 — $12,890 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($44,280) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animal Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animalthis career$36,150
    Agricultural Manager$87,980
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm ProductN/A
    Animal Scientist$79,120
    Agricultural Technician$46,790

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 45-2093.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.