Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $30,630 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.73
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $49,460
Employed locally 30
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $30,630
    75th
    $35,050
    90th
    $49,460

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 47% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,510
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $41,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,560
    Richmond, VA $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Blacksburg, VA is $14.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Blacksburg, VA is 15.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.