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SOC 45-2093·Farming, Fishing & Forestry
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Median wage
$41,945
10-yr outlook
−2.8%by 2032
Openings / year
903
Workers in NY
300
How pay grows with experience
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,842 |
| Median (typical) | $41,945 |
| Experienced | $52,015 |
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.
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $62,928 |
| Hudson Valley | $43,436 |
| Finger Lakes | $39,181 |
| Mohawk Valley | $39,181 |
| North Country | $38,039 |
| Capital Region | $37,973 |
| Western New York | $37,117 |
| Central New York | $35,611 |
| Southern Tier | $35,100 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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Lower-paying roles in the same field
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