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Will AI replace farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals?AI replacement risk 20% and how the work is changing

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$36,670
25th–75th pct. $31,020–$45,700
Top pay (est.)
$70,300
Top 10% $54,080
Pay in 5 years
$42,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$48,600est.
$41,800–$56,500
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
20%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.2%
27K openings / yr

Will AI replace Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals? AI replacement risk

20%
Very low
Ranked #123 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Key skills

Monitoring
3.2
Operation and Control
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Time Management
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
3.9
Production and Processing
3.5
Administration and Management
3.2
Food Production
3.1
English Language
3.0
Mathematics
3.0
Biology
3.0
Education and Training
3.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Important abilities

Static StrengthOral ComprehensionControl PrecisionNear VisionProblem SensitivityMultilimb Coordination

Education of workers

Some college
39%
High school diploma
25%
Less than high school
18%
Associate's degree
9%
Post-secondary certificate
8%

Training before entry

None / short demo
35%
6–12 months
17%
3–6 months
14%
Up to 1 month
13%
1–3 months
11%
1–2 years
10%

Related work experience

None
40%
1–2 years
23%
2–4 years
23%
6–12 months
10%
Up to 1 month
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.