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How to become farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animalseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.