Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $33,690 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $23,450
90th percentile $55,740
Employed locally 290
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,450
    25th
    $25,840
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $44,990
    90th
    $55,740

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 48% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 52% 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
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,790
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,400
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $35,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,850
    Kentucky $33,850

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $52,910
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $30,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Lexington, KY is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Lexington, KY is 6.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $23,450 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,840.