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What is an egg gatherer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an egg gatherer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $18.72 an hour? That's $38,933 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 6,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreEgg GathererUS Average
Salary
3.0

Avg. Salary $38,933

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.6

Growth rate 1%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.15%

Asian 1.78%

Black or African American 4.09%

Hispanic or Latino 21.64%

Unknown 3.04%

White 68.30%

Gender

female 53.25%

male 46.75%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.4

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.8

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an egg gatherer

  1. Explore egg gatherer education requirements

    Most common egg gatherer degrees

    High School Diploma

    56.0 %

    Certificate

    16.0 %

    Diploma

    12.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific egg gatherer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Live Birds100.00%
  3. Complete relevant egg gatherer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New egg gatherers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an egg gatherer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real egg gatherer resumes.
  4. Research egg gatherer duties and responsibilities

    • Pump liguid egg to drying thru cooling press to USDA standards.
    • Pump liguid egg to drying thru cooling press to USDA standards.
  5. Apply for egg gatherer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an egg gatherer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average egg gatherer salary

The average egg gatherer salary in the United States is $38,933 per year or $19 per hour. Egg gatherer salaries range between $20,000 and $72,000 per year.

Average egg gatherer salary
$38,933 Yearly
$18.72 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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