SOC 45-2093 · May 2025 · United States
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals across the United States is $36,670 per year, measured over 32,810 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $50,450.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Pay for this occupation varies by 77.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $50,450 and Georgia pays $28,410.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $50,450 | 40 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | $48,460 | 40 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $47,050 | 160 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $46,020 | 580 | |
| 5 | Washington | $45,370 | 1,100 | |
| 6 | Maine | $42,170 | 140 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $41,760 | 310 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $40,730 | 80 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $40,580 | 480 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $40,320 | 130 |
States with the most Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,750 | $33,920 | |
| 2 | California | 3,600 | $38,640 | |
| 3 | Kansas | 1,340 | $37,060 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 1,330 | $35,360 | |
| 5 | Missouri | 1,310 | $32,950 | |
| 6 | Alabama | 1,300 | $36,620 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 1,270 | $39,740 | |
| 8 | Iowa | 1,240 | $36,480 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 1,160 | $31,200 | |
| 10 | Washington | 1,100 | $45,370 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas | $62,540 | 70 |
| 2 | Wenatchee | $59,900 | 50 |
| 3 | Washington | $50,100 | 290 |
| 4 | Richmond | $48,880 | 40 |
| 5 | Sioux City | $48,870 | 70 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $47,950 | 320 |
| 7 | Topeka | $47,490 | 50 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach | $47,430 | 50 |
| 9 | North Port | $46,860 | 50 |
| 10 | Chattanooga | $46,580 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.