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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in South Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in South Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,090
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.9% vs 2024
$37,060
Mean Salary
$35,090
Median Salary
$16.87
Hourly Rate
190 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in South Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina earn a median salary of $35,090 per year ($2,924/month).
This is 6.1% below the national average of $37,353.
South Carolina ranks #35 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 190 people work in this occupation across South Carolina.
Salaries increased by 6.9% 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 South Carolina
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina range from $16,310 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $22,010 and $45,540.
Median $35,090
P10: $16,310P25: $22,010P75: $45,540P90: $78,560
10th
$16,310
25th
$22,010
Median
$35,090
75th
$45,540
90th
$78,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$16,310
$7.84
$1,359
25th Percentile
$22,010
$10.58
$1,834
Median (50th)
$35,090
$16.87
$2,924
75th Percentile
$45,540
$21.89
$3,795
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,560
$37.77
$6,546
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
South Carolina ranks #35 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 South Carolina?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina is $35,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,060.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina range from $16,310 at the 10th percentile to $78,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $22,010 and $45,540.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in South Carolina typically start around $16,310 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $22,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 190 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Carolina is approximately $16.87 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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