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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$31,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $36,670
State Rank
#47 of 49
1,160 employed here

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

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Ohio take home a median of $31,200 annually — roughly $15.00 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $36,670.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $24,410 while the top 10% make $51,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $27,970 and $35,590 a year.

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$24,410$11.74
25th percentile (early career)$27,970$13.45
50th percentile (median)$31,200$15.00
75th percentile (experienced)$35,590$17.11
90th percentile (top earners)$51,270$24.65

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 47th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($31,200) 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 Ohio?
The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Ohio is $31,200 per year, or about $15.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $24,410 at the entry level to $51,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals about 15% less than the national median of $36,670. Ohio ranks 47th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,200 a year. About 1,160 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.