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

In Michigan, the median pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals is $15.70 an hour ($32,660 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.

$15.70Median hourly pay
$29,240–$36,720Middle half of workers, yearly
750People in this job in Michigan

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). Michigan ranks 44th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.19$27,440
25% of workers$14.06$29,240
Half of workers (median)$15.70$32,660
75% of workers$17.65$36,720
90% of workers$24.27$50,470

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$32,950140
Lansing-East Lansing$32,870100
Kalamazoo-Portage$27,44070

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,860
Animal Caretakers$30,320
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,680
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$45,850
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$44,430
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$55,460

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.