Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Hourly Pay

As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals in the United States was $17.63, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$13.15
25th$14.91
Median$17.63
75th$21.97
90th$26.00

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $17.63; the mean hourly wage is $18.88.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $13.15 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $26.00 per hour.