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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in South Dakota
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in South Dakota?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,000
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.5% vs 2024
$41,300
Mean Salary
$38,000
Median Salary
$18.27
Hourly Rate
100 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in South Dakota
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota earn a median salary of $38,000 per year ($3,166/month).
This is 1.7% above the national average of $37,353.
South Dakota ranks #20 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 100 people work in this occupation across South Dakota.
Salaries decreased by 1.5% 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 South Dakota
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota range from $32,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $51,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,280 and $48,870.
Median $38,000
P10: $32,260P25: $37,280P75: $48,870P90: $51,260
10th
$32,260
25th
$37,280
Median
$38,000
75th
$48,870
90th
$51,260
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,260
$15.51
$2,688
25th Percentile
$37,280
$17.92
$3,106
Median (50th)
$38,000
$18.27
$3,166
75th Percentile
$48,870
$23.50
$4,072
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$51,260
$24.64
$4,271
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
South Dakota ranks #20 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 Dakota?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota is $38,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,300.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota range from $32,260 at the 10th percentile to $51,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,280 and $48,870.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in South Dakota typically start around $32,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 100 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in South Dakota is approximately $18.27 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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