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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Arkansas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in Arkansas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$29,340
Median Annual Salary
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+3.3% vs 2024
$32,960
Mean Salary
$29,340
Median Salary
$14.11
Hourly Rate
460 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in Arkansas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas earn a median salary of $29,340 per year ($2,445/month).
This is 21.5% below the national average of $37,353.
Arkansas ranks #48 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 460 people work in this occupation across Arkansas.
Salaries increased by 3.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.2
Biology
3.16
Administration and Management
3.15
English Language
3.14
Mechanical
3.12
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(39.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas range from $23,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $27,250 and $34,900.
Median $29,340
P10: $23,700P25: $27,250P75: $34,900P90: $50,640
10th
$23,700
25th
$27,250
Median
$29,340
75th
$34,900
90th
$50,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$23,700
$11.39
$1,975
25th Percentile
$27,250
$13.10
$2,270
Median (50th)
$29,340
$14.11
$2,445
75th Percentile
$34,900
$16.78
$2,908
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,640
$24.35
$4,220
Note: The mean (average) salary of $32,960 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#48
Arkansas ranks #48 of 49 states
$37,353
National avg. for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in Arkansas?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas is $29,340 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $32,960.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas range from $23,700 at the 10th percentile to $50,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $27,250 and $34,900.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in Arkansas typically start around $23,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $27,250 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 460 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Arkansas is approximately $14.11 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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