45 Series · SOC 45-2099

Agricultural Workers, All Other Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$39,850
Median / year
$76,940
Top 10% earn
+2.3%
Growth '23–'33
3,620
US workers

Agricultural Workers, All Other earn a median of $39,850 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $39,850, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $27,760 (10th percentile) to $76,940 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 3,620 US workers. California pays the most ($53,090), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Agricultural Workers, All Other earn a median of $39,850, putting them among the lower-paid US occupations and higher than 12% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Farming, Fishing, and Forestry, it ranks #10 of 13 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% by 2033.

$39,850
Median annual wage
Top 88%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#10 of 13
in Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
2.8×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: California at $53,090. Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.

Agricultural Workers, All Other (SOC 45-2099) pays a national median of $39,850 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $27,760 at the 10th percentile to $76,940 at the 90th, with a mean of $45,510 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 3,620 Americans work in this occupation across 24 reporting states and 24 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +2.3% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,500 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is No formal educational credential and short-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 23.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 2.2 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. California pays the highest state median at $53,090, which is +33% above the national figure. The top metro is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA at $67,900 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 3,620 jobs Median $39,850/yr

Median Salary

$39,850

per year

Median Hourly

$19.16/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$45,510

average

Employment

3,620

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Agricultural Workers, All Other pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$39,850 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 45-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Agricultural Workers, All Other; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 13 45-series occupations with growth data, Agricultural Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +2.3% growth and $39,850 median pay.

Among 13 45-series occupations with growth data, Agricultural Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +2.3% growth and $39,850 median pay. Scatter plot of 13 data points. $30000$40000$50000$60000$70000 -10%-5%0%5%10% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage Farmworkers and Labo…Farmworkers, Farm, R…Agricultural Equipme…First-Line Superviso…Graders and Sorters,…Logging Equipment Op…Agricultural Inspect…Forest and Conservat…Agricultural Workers…FallersLog Graders and Scal…Logging Workers, All…Animal Breeders
Among 13 45-series occupations with growth data, Agricultural Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +2.3% growth and $39,850 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+2.3%

Slower than average

Annual Openings

1,500

per year (projected)

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
B

Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

23.5/100K

Injury Rate

2.2/100

Danger Index

20.6/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$27,760$33,140$39,850$53,290$76,940
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$13.35$15.93$19.16$25.62$36.99
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$27,760

25th Percentile

$33,140

Median

$39,850

75th Percentile

$53,290

90th Percentile

$76,940

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. California $53,090 2. Hawaii $46,650 3. Washington $43,930 4. North Carolina $43,790 5. Ohio $43,540

Lowest Paying States

20. West Virginia $24,960 21. Puerto Rico $25,720 22. Michigan $28,950 23. Tennessee $33,080 24. Florida $33,280
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 California $53,090 +33% above national
2 Hawaii $46,650 +17% above national
3 Washington $43,930 +10% above national
4 North Carolina $43,790 +10% above national
5 Ohio $43,540 +9% above national
6 Arizona $43,350 +9% above national
7 Montana $42,130 +6% above national
8 Iowa $40,130 +1% above national
9 Kentucky $39,970 same as national
10 Texas $39,570 1% below national
11 Georgia $39,310 1% below national
12 Oregon $38,930 2% below national
13 Idaho $38,790 3% below national
14 Louisiana $38,160 4% below national
15 Wisconsin $37,720 5% below national
16 Maryland $37,680 5% below national
17 Oklahoma $35,140 12% below national
18 Pennsylvania $33,570 16% below national
19 Arkansas $33,490 16% below national
20 Florida $33,280 16% below national
21 Tennessee $33,080 17% below national
22 Michigan $28,950 27% below national
23 Puerto Rico $25,720 35% below national
24 West Virginia $24,960 37% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,900 2. Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,510 3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,670 4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $56,840 5. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,670

Lowest Paying Metros

20. Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $20,580 21. Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $24,180 22. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $25,720 23. Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $27,450 24. Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $28,800
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,900 +70% above national
2 Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,510 +57% above national
3 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,670 +50% above national
4 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $56,840 +43% above national
5 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,670 +27% above national
6 Fresno, CA $49,680 +25% above national
7 Baton Rouge, LA $47,790 +20% above national
8 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,790 +17% above national
9 Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,650 +17% above national
10 Urban Honolulu, HI $45,570 +14% above national
11 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,600 +9% above national
12 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $40,220 +1% above national
13 Salinas, CA $38,450 4% below national
14 Visalia, CA $37,280 6% below national
15 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $36,680 8% below national
16 Bakersfield-Delano, CA $34,320 14% below national
17 Knoxville, TN $33,680 15% below national
18 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,580 21% below national
19 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $29,090 27% below national
20 Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $28,800 28% below national
21 Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $27,450 31% below national
22 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $25,720 35% below national
23 Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $24,180 39% below national
24 Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $20,580 48% below national

Similar Occupations in the Same Category

Other roles in SOC major group 45 (farming fishing and forestry) with comparable pay and career paths.

Agricultural Equipment Operators

SOC 45-2091

Agricultural Inspectors

SOC 45-2011

Animal Breeders

SOC 45-2021

Fallers

SOC 45-4021

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

SOC 45-2092
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Agricultural Workers, All Other make? ▼
The median annual salary for Agricultural Workers, All Other is $39,850 ($19.16/hour). The salary range spans from $27,760 at the 10th percentile to $76,940 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Agricultural Workers, All Other the most? ▼
California pays the highest median salary for Agricultural Workers, All Other at $53,090/year, which is +33% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Agricultural Workers, All Other? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Agricultural Workers, All Other is No formal educational credential. On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Agricultural Workers, All Other? ▼
Agricultural Workers, All Other has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 23.5 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 2.2 per 100 workers.
Is Agricultural Workers, All Other a good career? ▼
Employment for Agricultural Workers, All Other is projected to grow 2.3% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than average. About 1,500 openings are projected each year.
How does Agricultural Workers, All Other pay vary by state? ▼
Agricultural Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is California at $53,090/year, while Florida pays the least at $33,280/year. BLS data covers 24 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Agricultural Workers, All Other? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Agricultural Workers, All Other is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA at $67,900/year. BLS reports wage data for 24 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Agricultural Workers, All Other pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $53,290/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: California leads at $53,090/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
  • Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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