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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,640
Median Annual Salary
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+9.4% vs 2024
$42,810
Mean Salary
$38,640
Median Salary
$18.58
Hourly Rate
3,600 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California earn a median salary of $38,640 per year ($3,220/month).
This is 3.4% above the national average of $37,353.
California ranks #17 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 9.4% 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 California
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California range from $34,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,760 and $46,270.
Median $38,640
P10: $34,780P25: $35,760P75: $46,270P90: $55,310
10th
$34,780
25th
$35,760
Median
$38,640
75th
$46,270
90th
$55,310
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,780
$16.72
$2,898
25th Percentile
$35,760
$17.19
$2,980
Median (50th)
$38,640
$18.58
$3,220
75th Percentile
$46,270
$22.25
$3,855
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,310
$26.59
$4,609
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
California ranks #17 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 California?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California is $38,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,810.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California range from $34,780 at the 10th percentile to $55,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,760 and $46,270.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in California typically start around $34,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,760 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,600 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in California is approximately $18.58 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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