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Job outlook for dairy farm workers in the United States
Are dairy farm worker jobs in demand?
Yes, dairy farm worker jobs are in demand. Dairy farm worker demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Dairy farm worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of dairy farm worker jobs and the average dairy farm worker salary over time.
Dairy farm worker jobs over time
Dairy farm worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 223 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 240 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 239 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 246 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 231 | 0.00% |
Average dairy farm worker salary over time
Dairy farm worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,573 | $13.26 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $26,343 | $12.66 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $25,141 | $12.09 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $24,109 | $11.59 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $23,210 | $11.16 | +3.2% |
Dairy farm worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of dairy farm worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where dairy farm workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for dairy farm workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 169 | 19% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 236 | 18% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 309 | 16% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,004 | 14% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 97 | 14% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,099 | 13% |
| 7 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 843 | 13% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 796 | 13% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 636 | 13% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 547 | 13% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 415 | 13% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,273 | 12% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,221 | 12% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 661 | 12% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 417 | 12% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 242 | 12% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 116 | 12% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 184 | 11% |
| 19 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,020 | 10% |
| 20 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 486 | 10% |
Most common cities for dairy farm workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 2% | $35,668 |