Average Salary for Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
SOC 45-3011 · Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations · 2017 data
The median annual wage for Fishers and Related Fishing Workers in the United States is $28,310 ($13.61/hr), based on 2017 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $17,960 at the 10th percentile to $48,230 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 520 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has declined 19.7% since 2014.
Median Annual
$28,310
Mean Annual
$31,190
10th Pct
$17,960
75th Pct
$42,110
Employment
520
Salary Distribution
$18k
10th
$21k
25th
$28k
Median
$42k
75th
$48k
90th
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $41,020 |
| Florida | $31,340 |
| Texas | $18,510 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Fishers and Related Fishing Workers broken down by industry sector, 2017 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | $43,810 |
| Federal government, including the US Postal Service | $43,810 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OES Designation) | $42,530 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OES Designation) | $42,530 |
| Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospitals, and the US Postal Service | $42,530 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $31,500 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $31,500 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | $31,500 |
| Cross-industry, private ownership only | $26,190 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $26,160 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,310 |
| 2016 | $27,110 |
| 2015 | $27,340 |
| 2014 | $35,250 |