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What is a fish hatchery manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a fish hatchery manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.79 an hour? That's $51,570 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -23,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFish Hatchery ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,570

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.52%

Asian 1.45%

Black or African American 0.95%

Hispanic or Latino 5.51%

Unknown 2.83%

White 88.74%

Gender

female 41.18%

male 58.82%

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
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.0

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a fish hatchery manager

  1. Explore fish hatchery manager education requirements

    Most common fish hatchery manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    57.1 %

    Associate

    21.4 %

    High School Diploma

    7.1 %
  2. Complete relevant fish hatchery manager training and internships

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

    • Deliver sex chicks to the broiler farms to raise roasters and broilers.
    • Process fish and work on filet line in remote location.
  4. Apply for fish hatchery manager jobs

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

The average fish hatchery manager salary in the United States is $51,570 per year or $25 per hour. Fish hatchery manager salaries range between $24,000 and $108,000 per year.

Average fish hatchery manager salary
$51,570 Yearly
$24.79 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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