Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,830 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.82
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 580
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $30,830
    50th (median)
    $30,830
    75th
    $41,550
    90th
    $48,880

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$48,830
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,800
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,640
    Agricultural Inspectors$55,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Northwest Iowa is $14.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Northwest Iowa is 14.7% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,830.