Agriculture · Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees
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Entry Salary
$19–24k
First 1–2 years
Peak Salary
$39–46k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
-5% · Declining
Projected decline of -5% from 2024 to 2034; about 31 openings projected per year.
Time to Start
1–2 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Animals
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Experienced Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Senior Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Director of Agriculture
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