Summary

Quick Facts: Agricultural Workers | |
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$23,730 per year
$11.41 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
None | |
See How to Become One | |
856,300 | |
0% (Little or no change) | |
-400 |
What Agricultural Workers Do
Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend to livestock. They perform physical labor and operate machinery under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers.
Work Environment
Agricultural workers usually perform their duties outdoors in all kinds of weather.
How to Become an Agricultural Worker
Agricultural workers typically receive on-the-job training. A high school diploma is not needed for most jobs as an agricultural worker; however, a high school diploma typically is needed for animal breeders.
Pay
The median annual wage for agricultural workers was $23,730 in May 2017.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of agricultural workers is projected to show little or no change from 2016 to 2026. Despite increased demand for crops and other agricultural products, employment growth is expected to be tempered as agricultural establishments continue to use technologies that increase output per farmworker.
State & Area Data
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