SOC 45-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV is $28,530 a year, trailing the national median of $36,670 by 22.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV is $28,530 a year, trailing the national median of $36,670 by 22.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,530 and $28,680. The lowest tenth earn under $28,530, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,940.
Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $37,740. Of the 602 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 596th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,530 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $28,530 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $28,530 | −22.2% |
| 75th | $28,680 | −21.8% |
| 90th | $38,940 | +6.2% |
| Mean | $31,030 | −15.4% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $37,740 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $28,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$28,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,530US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,530 a year, 22.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,530 to $38,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $37,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $28,530, or $13.72 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 Las Vegas, NV is 22.2% lower. 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 Las Vegas, NV earns more than $38,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,530 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 Reno, at $37,740 per year.
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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