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What is a farrowing manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a farrowing manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.98 an hour? That's $43,643 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 20,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFarrowing ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,643

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 1.05%

Black or African American 3.33%

Hispanic or Latino 31.70%

Unknown 3.85%

White 58.67%

Gender

female 50.00%

male 50.00%

Age - 48
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 - 48
Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Key steps to become a farrowing manager

  1. Explore farrowing manager education requirements

    Most common farrowing manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    35.2 %

    High School Diploma

    29.6 %

    Associate

    22.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific farrowing manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Sows73.37%
    Pigs26.63%
  3. Complete relevant farrowing manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New farrowing managers 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 a farrowing manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real farrowing manager resumes.
  4. Research farrowing manager duties and responsibilities

    • Work in conjunction with veterinarians to achieve desire artificial insemination objectives.
    • Sample pea fields for readiness.
    • Perform procedures such as animal dehorning or castration.
    • Process baby pigs give iron shots, clip teeth, and tails.
  5. Apply for farrowing manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a farrowing manager 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 farrowing manager salary

The average farrowing manager salary in the United States is $43,643 per year or $21 per hour. Farrowing manager salaries range between $22,000 and $86,000 per year.

Average farrowing manager salary
$43,643 Yearly
$20.98 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

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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