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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$33,720
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.8% vs 2024
$36,200
Mean Salary
$33,720
Median Salary
$16.21
Hourly Rate
450 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in Tennessee
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee earn a median salary of $33,720 per year ($2,810/month).
This is 9.7% below the national average of $37,353.
Tennessee ranks #39 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 450 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries decreased by 1.8% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee range from $26,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $30,750 and $42,460.
Median $33,720
P10: $26,550P25: $30,750P75: $42,460P90: $47,560
10th
$26,550
25th
$30,750
Median
$33,720
75th
$42,460
90th
$47,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$26,550
$12.76
$2,212
25th Percentile
$30,750
$14.78
$2,562
Median (50th)
$33,720
$16.21
$2,810
75th Percentile
$42,460
$20.41
$3,538
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,560
$22.87
$3,963
Note: The mean (average) salary of $36,200 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#39
Tennessee ranks #39 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 Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee is $33,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $36,200.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee range from $26,550 at the 10th percentile to $47,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $30,750 and $42,460.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in Tennessee typically start around $26,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $30,750 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 450 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Tennessee is approximately $16.21 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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