Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
14 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations include agricultural workers, fishers, and forest workers who cultivate crops, raise animals, and harvest natural resources.
Top Metro Areas for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Goldsboro, NC
$32,860
avg median
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$41,449
avg median
Fresno, CA
$42,110
avg median
Salinas, CA
$42,827
avg median
Visalia, CA
$41,447
avg median
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$39,895
avg median
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$42,693
avg median
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$49,008
avg median
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | $42,580 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $50,990 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $40,390 |
| Animal Breeders | $52,000 |
| Fallers | $53,900 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,690 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $36,150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $59,330 |
| Fishers and Related Fishing Workers | — |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $43,680 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,430 |
| Log Graders and Scalers | $46,710 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | $49,210 |
| Logging Workers, All Other | $52,000 |