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Explore Farming, Fishing & Forestry salary data across 50 states. This industry covers 11 occupations with 429,910 workers nationally. Average median salary: $45K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $54K | 10 | 21,450 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $53K | 9 | 3,640 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $52K | 5 | 1,240 |
| 4 | Vermont | $52K | 5 | 460 |
| 5 | Idaho | $51K | 10 | 5,690 |
| 6 | Oregon | $50K | 10 | 11,630 |
| 7 | Illinois | $50K | 7 | 6,450 |
| 8 | New York | $49K | 8 | 4,700 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $49K | 5 | 590 |
| 10 | Ohio | $49K | 11 | 4,970 |
| 11 | California | $49K | 11 | 206,550 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $49K | 10 | 3,050 |
| 13 | Montana | $48K | 6 | 1,960 |
| 14 | Maryland | $48K | 8 | 2,770 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $48K | 5 | 750 |
| 16 | Delaware | $47K | 5 | 510 |
| 17 | Michigan | $47K | 9 | 8,860 |
| 18 | Maine | $46K | 8 | 1,680 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $46K | 8 | 2,270 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $46K | 7 | 2,930 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $45K | 8 | 1,600 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $45K | 9 | 7,580 |
| 23 | Colorado | $45K | 8 | 5,050 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $45K | 10 | 3,070 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $45K | 2 | 290 |
| 26 | Indiana | $45K | 8 | 3,090 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $45K | 11 | 4,910 |
| 28 | Kansas | $44K | 6 | 3,530 |
| 29 | Virginia | $44K | 10 | 4,600 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $44K | 5 | 960 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $43K | 10 | 5,000 |
| 32 | Iowa | $43K | 7 | 4,830 |
| 33 | Alaska | $43K | 2 | 160 |
| 34 | Utah | $43K | 5 | 1,130 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $42K | 9 | 4,130 |
| 36 | Alabama | $42K | 9 | 6,150 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $42K | 9 | 6,660 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $42K | 5 | 610 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $42K | 7 | 3,120 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $41K | 8 | 2,530 |
| 41 | Texas | $41K | 10 | 14,530 |
| 42 | Missouri | $41K | 9 | 6,540 |
| 43 | Arizona | $41K | 6 | 9,300 |
| 44 | Connecticut | $41K | 4 | 650 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $41K | 7 | 2,450 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $41K | 10 | 3,940 |
| 47 | Nevada | $40K | 5 | 1,050 |
| 48 | Georgia | $40K | 10 | 8,810 |
| 49 | Florida | $39K | 9 | 14,040 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $38K | 7 | 2,930 |
About Farming, Fishing & Forestry (SOC 45*)
Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupations are classified under SOC prefix 45 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 11 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 11 distinct Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupations employing 429,910 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Farming, Fishing & Forestry occupations is $45,526/year.
Washington has the highest average Farming, Fishing & Forestry salary at $54,553/year.
Farming, Fishing & Forestry jobs are available in 50 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 45.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 45. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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