SOC 45-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
At $24,140, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals, 34.2% beneath the national figure of $36,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $24,140, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals, 34.2% beneath the national figure of $36,670. Pay ranges from under $19,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,480 to $31,830.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 579th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,610 | −46.5% |
| 25th | $21,480 | −41.4% |
| Median (50th) | $24,140 | −34.2% |
| 75th | $31,830 | −13.2% |
| 90th | $47,300 | +29.0% |
| Mean | $29,730 | −18.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $24,140 goes as far as $27,494 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$24,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,494US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $24,140 a year, 34.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,610 to $47,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $24,140, or $11.61 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 Oklahoma City, OK is 34.2% 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 Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $47,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,610 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. 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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