Occupations
13
tracked in this field
Average Median
$45,600
across the field
Highest Paying
$59,320
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Entry Point
$35,660
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
All Farming & Agriculture salaries, ranked
Sorted by median annual pay in official BLS estimates. Click any job for its full salary report, including pay by state.
| Occupation | Median salary | Hourly | Typical education | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $59,320 | $28.52 | No formal educational credential | 28,000 |
| Faller | $52,100 | $25.05 | No formal educational credential | 3,000 |
| Animal Breeder | $51,130 | $24.58 | No formal educational credential | 1,000 |
| Logging Worker, All Other | $50,840 | $24.44 | No formal educational credential | 2,000 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $49,940 | $24.01 | No formal educational credential | 14,000 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $49,740 | $23.91 | No formal educational credential | 21,000 |
| Log Graders and Scalers | $46,330 | $22.27 | No formal educational credential | 3,000 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $43,680 | $21.00 | No formal educational credential | 6,000 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $41,730 | $20.06 | No formal educational credential | 29,000 |
| Agricultural Worker, All Other | $39,850 | $19.16 | No formal educational credential | 4,000 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $36,670 | $17.63 | No formal educational credential | 33,000 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,730 | $17.18 | No formal educational credential | 25,000 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,660 | $17.14 | No formal educational credential | 266,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Farming & Agriculture salary?
Across the 13 farming & agriculture occupations tracked in BLS data, the average median salary is $45,600 per year. Individual roles range from $35,660 to $59,320.
What is the highest-paying Farming & Agriculture job?
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is the highest-paying farming & agriculture occupation in official BLS estimates, with a median salary of $59,320 per year.
What education do Farming & Agriculture jobs require?
It varies by role — the table above shows the typical entry-level education for each occupation, sourced from O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Many specialist roles need a degree, while support and trainee roles often need a certificate or less.
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