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SOC 45-0000·Farming, Fishing & Forestry
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Median wage
$43,891
10-yr outlook
−0.9%by 2032
Openings / year
3,678
Workers in NY
4,400
How pay grows with experience
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $35,975 |
| Median (typical) | $43,891 |
| Experienced | $55,546 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $50,147 |
| Long Island | $47,221 |
| Hudson Valley | $45,044 |
| Central New York | $43,837 |
| Capital Region | $43,561 |
| North Country | $43,096 |
| Southern Tier | $42,204 |
| Finger Lakes | $41,508 |
| Mohawk Valley | $41,362 |
| Western New York | $39,738 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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