Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$34,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $36,670
State Rank
#36 of 49
530 employed here

How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in New York?

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals working in New York earn a median salary of $34,860 per year, or about $16.76 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $36,670 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $32,240 while the top 10% make $50,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,320 and $39,200 a year.

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,240$15.50
25th percentile (early career)$34,320$16.50
50th percentile (median)$34,860$16.76
75th percentile (experienced)$39,200$18.85
90th percentile (top earners)$50,770$24.41

How New York compares

New York ranks 36th out of 49 states and territories for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$50,450
2West Virginia$48,460
3Hawaii$47,050
4Minnesota$46,020
5Washington$45,370

Working as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in New York

Nationally, about 33,000 people work as Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($34,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make in New York?
The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in New York is $34,860 per year, or about $16.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,240 at the entry level to $50,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals about 5% less than the national median of $36,670. New York ranks 36th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $34,860 a year. About 530 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals are employed in New York. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.