Summary
Please enable javascript to play this video.
Quick Facts: Agricultural Workers | |
---|---|
$29,680 per year
$14.27 per hour |
|
See How to Become One | |
None | |
See How to Become One | |
876,900 | |
1% (Little or no change) | |
6,900 |
What Agricultural Workers Do
Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend livestock.
Work Environment
Agricultural workers usually do their tasks outdoors in all kinds of weather. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
How to Become an Agricultural Worker
Most agricultural workers do not need a formal educational credential to enter these occupations; however, animal breeders typically need a high school diploma. Agricultural workers typically receive on-the-job training.
Pay
The median annual wage for agricultural workers was $29,680 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of agricultural workers is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031.
Despite limited employment growth, about 141,800 openings for agricultural workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for agricultural workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of agricultural workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about agricultural workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.