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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in West Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in West Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
40 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary by percentile in West Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia earn a median salary of $48,460 per year ($4,038/month).
This is 29.7% above the national average of $37,353.
West Virginia ranks #2 out of 49 states for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay.
Approximately 40 people work in this occupation across West Virginia.
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 West Virginia
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia range from $32,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,310 and $57,410.
Median $48,460
P10: $32,700P25: $45,310P75: $57,410P90: $67,840
10th
$32,700
25th
$45,310
Median
$48,460
75th
$57,410
90th
$67,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,700
$15.72
$2,725
25th Percentile
$45,310
$21.78
$3,775
Median (50th)
$48,460
$23.30
$4,038
75th Percentile
$57,410
$27.60
$4,784
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,840
$32.62
$5,653
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,340 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
West Virginia ranks #2 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 West Virginia?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia is $48,460 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,340.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia?
Salaries for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia range from $32,700 at the 10th percentile to $67,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,310 and $57,410.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia?
Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals positions in West Virginia typically start around $32,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 40 people are employed as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in West Virginia is approximately $23.30 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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