Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,090 +41.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $51,090
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $37,240
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $51,090
    90th
    $51,090

    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
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,990

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Workers $35,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $42,690
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,770
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $42,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in East South Dakota is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.65 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in East South Dakota is 41.3% above 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,240.