Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary by State
Also called: Farmworkers, Ranch and Aquacultural Animals
The national median pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals is $36,670 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,410 in Georgia to $50,450 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,360
- 25th percentile
- $31,020
- Median
- $36,670
- 75th percentile
- $45,700
- Top 10%
- $54,080
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 32,810 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $50,450 | +38% | $35,560 | $80,260 | 40 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $48,460 | +32% | $32,700 | $67,840 | 40 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $47,050 | +28% | $39,160 | $57,100 | 160 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $46,020 | +25% | $23,150 | $79,990 | 580 |
| 5 | Washington | $45,370 | +24% | $35,590 | $64,430 | 1,100 |
| 6 | Maine | $42,170 | +15% | $31,850 | $57,180 | 140 |
| 7 | Maryland | $41,760 | +14% | $31,200 | $64,340 | 310 |
| 8 | Vermont | $40,730 | +11% | $31,490 | $74,860 | 80 |
| 9 | Idaho | $40,580 | +11% | $24,670 | $52,960 | 480 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $40,320 | +10% | $32,950 | $46,550 | 130 |
| 11 | Colorado | $39,740 | +8% | $32,120 | $57,160 | 1,270 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $39,520 | +8% | $24,230 | $60,650 | 130 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $38,960 | +6% | $34,320 | $54,810 | 250 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $38,920 | +6% | $22,560 | $47,760 | 470 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $38,750 | +6% | $29,050 | $54,960 | 910 |
| 16 | Virginia | $38,670 | +5% | $29,530 | $62,010 | 630 |
| 17 | California | $38,640 | +5% | $34,780 | $55,310 | 3,600 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $38,280 | +4% | $35,000 | $56,260 | 270 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $38,030 | +4% | $24,820 | $54,760 | 700 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $38,000 | +4% | $32,260 | $51,260 | 100 |
| 21 | Indiana | $37,530 | +2% | $27,520 | $45,380 | 420 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $37,430 | +2% | $20,800 | $84,390 | 290 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $37,220 | +1% | $37,210 | $48,040 | 570 |
| 24 | Kansas | $37,060 | +1% | $29,130 | $47,590 | 1,340 |
| 25 | Montana | $37,010 | +1% | $30,620 | $55,930 | 660 |
| 26 | Delaware | $36,940 | +1% | $31,200 | $46,240 | 90 |
| 27 | Florida | $36,790 | 0% | $29,730 | $52,540 | 820 |
| 28 | Alabama | $36,620 | 0% | $22,190 | $53,040 | 1,300 |
| 29 | Iowa | $36,480 | −1% | $28,950 | $50,540 | 1,240 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $36,400 | −1% | $24,960 | $49,990 | 330 |
| 31 | Oregon | $35,480 | −3% | $32,410 | $45,060 | 700 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $35,360 | −4% | $21,700 | $47,900 | 1,330 |
| 33 | Arizona | $35,160 | −4% | $31,210 | $48,100 | 650 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $35,140 | −4% | $34,010 | $49,390 | 90 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $35,090 | −4% | $16,310 | $78,560 | 190 |
| 36 | New York | $34,860 | −5% | $32,240 | $50,770 | 530 |
| 37 | Texas | $33,920 | −7% | $24,110 | $50,480 | 3,750 |
| 38 | Illinois | $33,840 | −8% | $31,200 | $49,240 | 450 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $33,720 | −8% | $26,550 | $47,560 | 450 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $33,670 | −8% | $20,560 | $57,980 | 420 |
| 41 | Utah | $32,970 | −10% | $24,060 | $48,520 | 80 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $32,970 | −10% | $23,320 | $50,550 | 930 |
| 43 | Missouri | $32,950 | −10% | $28,600 | $57,410 | 1,310 |
| 44 | Michigan | $32,660 | −11% | $27,440 | $50,470 | 750 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $31,940 | −13% | $20,800 | $61,500 | 80 |
| 46 | Nevada | $31,700 | −14% | $28,530 | $47,040 | 210 |
| 47 | Ohio | $31,200 | −15% | $24,410 | $51,270 | 1,160 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $29,340 | −20% | $23,700 | $50,640 | 460 |
| 49 | Georgia | $28,410 | −23% | $21,880 | $59,890 | 690 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary questions
Which state pays farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals the most?
Alaska, with a median of $50,450 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $36,670). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals the least?
Georgia, with a median of $28,410 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,750, with a median of $33,920.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.