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

In Montana, the median pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals is $17.79 an hour ($37,010 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$17.79Median hourly pay
$35,540–$42,850Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in Montana

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,670). Montana ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.72$30,620
25% of workers$17.09$35,540
Half of workers (median)$17.79$37,010
75% of workers$20.60$42,850
90% of workers$26.89$55,930

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Billings$37,010130
Missoula$36,67040

Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Montana

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,840
Animal Caretakers$34,210
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$41,390

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.