Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $34,920 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $25,830
90th percentile $55,580
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,830
    25th
    $25,940
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $40,680
    90th
    $55,580

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 51% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,110
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,990

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Albuquerque, NM is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.4% below the national median of $36,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $25,830 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,940.