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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Washington
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in Washington?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,370
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.2% vs 2024
$47,860
Mean Salary
$45,370
Median Salary
$21.81
Hourly Rate
1,100 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in Washington
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington earn a median salary of $45,370 per year ($3,780/month).
This is 21.5% above the national average of $37,353.
Washington ranks #5 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation across Washington.
Salaries increased by 4.2% 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 Washington
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington range from $35,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,400 and $55,570.
Median $45,370
P10: $35,590P25: $39,400P75: $55,570P90: $64,430
10th
$35,590
25th
$39,400
Median
$45,370
75th
$55,570
90th
$64,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,590
$17.11
$2,965
25th Percentile
$39,400
$18.94
$3,283
Median (50th)
$45,370
$21.81
$3,780
75th Percentile
$55,570
$26.72
$4,630
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,430
$30.98
$5,369
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Washington ranks #5 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 Washington?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington is $45,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,860.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington range from $35,590 at the 10th percentile to $64,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,400 and $55,570.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in Washington typically start around $35,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,100 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Washington is approximately $21.81 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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