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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$32,660
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.1% vs 2024
$35,690
Mean Salary
$32,660
Median Salary
$15.70
Hourly Rate
750 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan earn a median salary of $32,660 per year ($2,721/month).
This is 12.6% below the national average of $37,353.
Michigan ranks #44 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 750 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries decreased by 1.1% 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 Michigan
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan range from $27,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,240 and $36,720.
Median $32,660
P10: $27,440P25: $29,240P75: $36,720P90: $50,470
10th
$27,440
25th
$29,240
Median
$32,660
75th
$36,720
90th
$50,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,440
$13.19
$2,286
25th Percentile
$29,240
$14.06
$2,436
Median (50th)
$32,660
$15.70
$2,721
75th Percentile
$36,720
$17.65
$3,060
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,470
$24.26
$4,205
Note: The mean (average) salary of $35,690 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#44
Michigan ranks #44 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 Michigan?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan is $32,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $35,690.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan range from $27,440 at the 10th percentile to $50,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,240 and $36,720.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in Michigan typically start around $27,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 750 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Michigan is approximately $15.70 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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