Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals is $17.61 an hour ($36,620 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.

$17.61Median hourly pay
$29,480–$45,950Middle half of workers, yearly
1,300People in this job in Alabama

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,670). Alabama ranks 28th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.67$22,190
25% of workers$14.17$29,480
Half of workers (median)$17.61$36,620
75% of workers$22.09$45,950
90% of workers$25.50$53,040

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Montgomery$45,70080
Auburn-Opelika$41,27040
Birmingham$37,090110
Huntsville$31,36030

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.2% over ten years, declining · about 26,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alabama

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,670
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$31,080
Animal Caretakers$28,330
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,390
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,870
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,710

Other job titles for this job

BeekeeperCowboyHorse WranglerWranglerMachine MilkerMilking Machine OperatorFarm HandAgricultural WorkerAnimal HerderAnimal Husbandry WorkerAquaculture WorkerAquatic Laborer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.