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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,960
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$42,780
Mean Salary
$38,960
Median Salary
$18.73
Hourly Rate
250 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey earn a median salary of $38,960 per year ($3,246/month).
This is 4.3% above the national average of $37,353.
New Jersey ranks #13 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 250 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,380 and $46,160.
Median $38,960
P10: $34,320P25: $38,380P75: $46,160P90: $54,810
10th
$34,320
25th
$38,380
Median
$38,960
75th
$46,160
90th
$54,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$38,380
$18.45
$3,198
Median (50th)
$38,960
$18.73
$3,246
75th Percentile
$46,160
$22.19
$3,846
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,810
$26.35
$4,567
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
New Jersey ranks #13 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 New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey is $38,960 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,780.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $54,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,380 and $46,160.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in New Jersey typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 250 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New Jersey is approximately $18.73 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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