Agricultural Workers, All Other Salaries by State

Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for agricultural workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).

National mean salary $45,510 ≈ $22/hr
National median salary $39,850
Total employment 3,620 nationwide

Job Outlook, 2024–2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Projected growth +2.3% About as fast as average
Annual openings 1,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 10,100 → 10,300 (+200)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential

Salary Map

Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.

Mean annual wage $0–$35,000 $35,000–$40,000 $40,000–$42,000 $42,000–$50,000 $50,000–$57,000 U.S. mean $45,510

💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States

  1. California$57,060
  2. North Carolina$52,760
  3. Arizona$52,370
  4. Washington$52,340
  5. Ohio$50,960

📉 5 Lowest-Paying States

  1. West Virginia$25,780
  2. Michigan$33,270
  3. Tennessee$34,240
  4. Pennsylvania$34,810
  5. Florida$35,730
#StateMeanMedian Hourlyvs. U.S.Employment
1 California $57,060 $53,090 $27 +25.4% 960
2 North Carolina $52,760 $43,790 $25 +15.9%
3 Arizona $52,370 $43,350 $25 +15.1%
4 Washington $52,340 $43,930 $25 +15%
5 Ohio $50,960 $43,540 $25 +12% 50
6 Hawaii $50,460 $46,650 $24 +10.9% 90
7 Kentucky $44,870 $39,970 $22 -1.4% 30
8 Oregon $44,120 $38,930 $21 -3.1% 100
9 Montana $43,950 $42,130 $21 -3.4% 80
10 Louisiana $43,920 $38,160 $21 -3.5% 140
11 Texas $41,910 $39,570 $20 -7.9% 310
12 Iowa $41,790 $40,130 $20 -8.2%
13 Maryland $41,260 $37,680 $20 -9.3% 180
14 Idaho $40,810 $38,790 $20 -10.3% 40
15 Arkansas $39,740 $33,490 $19 -12.7% 220

Top-Paying Metro Areas

Highest median pay among 23 metro areas.

#Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
1 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,900 $68,830 50
2 Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,510 $57,850
3 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,670 $58,450 60
4 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $56,840 $58,560 90
5 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,670 $52,890 60
6 Fresno, CA $49,680 $53,700 110
7 Baton Rouge, LA $47,790 $49,320 50
8 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,790 $60,660 40
9 Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,650 $51,310 40
10 Urban Honolulu, HI $45,570 $50,280

Pay by Industry

Highest-paying industries employing agricultural workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).

#IndustryMedianMeanEmployment
1 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) $76,940 $61,670 70
2 Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $60,780 $59,520 520
3 Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $59,890 $59,180 530
4 Management of Companies and Enterprises $58,970 $58,630
5 Management of Companies and Enterprises $58,970 $58,630
6 Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises $58,970 $58,630
7 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $52,520 $53,200 150
8 Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $49,940 $52,150 70
9 Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $49,940 $52,150 70
10 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned $48,300 $53,920 120
11 Services to Buildings and Dwellings $47,900 $51,200 180
12 Landscaping Services $47,900 $51,200 180

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do agricultural workers, all other make in the U.S.?

The median agricultural workers, all other salary in the United States is $39,850 per year (mean $45,510), and about 80% earn between $27,760 and $76,940.

How much do agricultural workers, all other make per hour?

Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Which state pays agricultural workers, all other the most?

California has the highest average pay for agricultural workers, all other at $57,060 per year (median $53,090).

What is the job outlook for agricultural workers, all other?

Employment is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,500 openings per year.