Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $39,560 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $53,950
Employed locally 60
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $33,940
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $53,950

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 58% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 42% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,990

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $34,840
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $46,240
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $39,910
    Agricultural Inspectors $61,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Yakima, WA is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Yakima, WA is 9.4% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,940.