TL;DR

About 4,980 agricultural workers, all other nationally earn a mean of $57,193. Employment in the series shown fell about 27% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 2.6% annual decline.

Key Statistics

4,980
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$57,193
Average Salary

Agricultural Workers, All Other: what the data shows

Common questions about agricultural workers, all other careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.

What is a agricultural workers, all other?

Agricultural Workers, All Other is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 45-2099.

U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 4,980 workers.

What does a agricultural workers, all other do?

O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Controlling Machines and Processes, Handling and Moving Objects, Processing Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.

How much does a agricultural workers, all other make?

BLS national median annual wage: $40,390 (May 2024 in our extract).

Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $57,193 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.

Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).

Wage percentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$37,295
25th percentile$40,517
Median (50th)$52,180
75th percentile$74,806
90th percentile$85,182

What education do you need?

For Agricultural Workers, All Other, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).

These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.

What skills do you need?

O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Repairing, Active Listening, and knowledge areas including English Language, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, Mathematics. See Education & Skills for detail.

Is agricultural workers, all other in demand?

Historical employment trend in our series implies about 2.6% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).

Five-year projected employment change: -12.5%.

Ten-year projected employment change: -23.5%.

Current U.S. headcount: 4,980.

We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.

Where do agricultural workers, all others work?

Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:

IndustryEmploymentShare
Cross-industry4,98027.8%
Wholesale Trade1,1106.2%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1,0005.6%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods9305.2%
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry9105.1%
Support Activities for Crop Production8604.8%

See Industry for charts.

What degrees lead to this career?

Common majors for Agricultural Workers, All Other in O*NET:

See Related degrees.

What careers are related?

Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:

OccupationU.S. employmentMedian wage
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians36,880$52,080
Agricultural Equipment Operators30,940$42,580
Farm and Home Management Educators10,260$58,120
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary8,700$86,350
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products26,870$35,430
Animal Scientists2,470$79,120
Animal Breeders1,730$52,000

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Agricultural Workers, All Other workforce.

Employment Over Time

4,980 Workforce in 2023

The Agricultural Workers, All Other workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$57,193 Average Wage

In 2023, Agricultural Workers, All Other earned an average of $57,193.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Salary distribution for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Employment Growth Projections

-2.6% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

3,831 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -12.5%

3,351 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -23.5%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Agricultural Workers, All Other and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Agricultural Workers, All Other employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Wage Trends by Industry

-8.6% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 1,480 employees, $55,560 avg wage
  • TX: 600 employees, $41,400 avg wage
  • TN: 480 employees, $33,710 avg wage
  • MD: 240 employees, $46,400 avg wage
  • LA: 200 employees, $45,980 avg wage
  • AR: 180 employees, $37,040 avg wage
  • OR: 180 employees, $37,270 avg wage
  • FL: 170 employees, $41,050 avg wage
  • MI: 120 employees, $34,040 avg wage
  • WV: 110 employees, $45,210 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Fresno, CA: 130 employees, $48,050 avg wage
  • Knoxville, TN: 110 employees, $28,980 avg wage
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 110 employees, $56,580 avg wage
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 100 employees, $53,490 avg wage
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD: 90 employees, $47,210 avg wage
  • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN: 90 employees, $38,760 avg wage
  • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 80 employees, $53,190 avg wage
  • Salinas, CA: 70 employees, $44,880 avg wage
  • Baton Rouge, LA: 70 employees, $47,210 avg wage
  • Memphis, TN-MS-AR: 70 employees, $38,310 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Diversity

Demographic information on Agricultural Workers, All Other in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Agricultural Workers, All Other in 2023 was 4,980 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Agricultural Workers, All Other in 2023 were Business, Social Sciences, General Studies.

Common majors for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Agricultural Workers, All Other workers.

Education level distribution for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Skills

Agricultural Workers, All Other need many skills, but most especially Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Repairing.

Required skills for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Agricultural Workers, All Other include English Language, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, Mathematics, Transportation.

Knowledge areas required for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Agricultural Workers, All Other include Control Precision, Multilimb Coordination, Near Vision, Far Vision, Depth Perception.

Required abilities for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Agricultural Workers, All Other.

Daily Activities

Agricultural Workers, All Other spend their time on activities such as Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Controlling Machines and Processes, Handling and Moving Objects.

Most important work activities for Agricultural Workers, All Other.

About

Agricultural Workers, All Other

The average yearly wage for Agricultural Workers, All Other was $57,193 in 2023.

SOC Code

45-2099 - Agricultural Workers, All Other

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Agricultural Workers, All Other reports an average salary of $57,193.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 4,980 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -2.6%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.