SOC 45-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Bend
Bend, OR · 2 metro areas compared
In Bend, OR the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals is $43,220 a year, which is 17.9% higher than the national figure of $36,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bend, OR the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals is $43,220 a year, which is 17.9% higher than the national figure of $36,670. Half of workers earn between $36,150 and $45,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,950 and the ninetieth at $49,630.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Salem leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 332nd of 377 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | −7.4% |
| 25th | $36,150 | −1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,220 | +17.9% |
| 75th | $45,430 | +23.9% |
| 90th | $49,630 | +35.3% |
| Mean | $43,370 | +18.3% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bend run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $43,220 buys what $41,799 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,799US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,220 a year, 17.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,950 to $49,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $41,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Bend, OR?
The median annual wage is $43,220, or $20.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,670, so pay in Bend, OR is 17.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bend, OR earns more than $49,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,950 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $41,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Bend, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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