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Job outlook for livestock yard attendants in the United States
Are livestock yard attendant jobs in demand?
Yes, livestock yard attendant jobs are in demand. Livestock yard attendant demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Livestock yard attendant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of livestock yard attendant jobs and the average livestock yard attendant salary over time.
Livestock yard attendant jobs over time
Livestock yard attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 188 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 203 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 202 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 208 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 195 | 0.00% |
Average livestock yard attendant salary over time
Livestock yard attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,717 | $16.21 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $32,213 | $15.49 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $30,743 | $14.78 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $29,481 | $14.17 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $28,381 | $13.64 | +3.2% |
Livestock yard attendant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of livestock yard attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where livestock yard attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for livestock yard attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 608 | 9% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 92 | 9% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 465 | 8% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 61 | 8% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 48 | 8% |
| 6 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,469 | 7% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 203 | 7% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 630 | 6% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 480 | 6% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 345 | 6% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 323 | 6% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 167 | 6% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 60 | 6% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 562 | 5% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 474 | 5% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 332 | 5% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 214 | 5% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 143 | 5% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 70 | 5% |
Most common cities for livestock yard attendants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Vergne | 1 | 3% | $27,977 |
| 2 | Harrisburg | 1 | 2% | $37,397 |
| 3 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $33,919 |
| 4 | Meridian | 1 | 1% | $33,188 |
| 5 | Orange | 1 | 1% | $35,823 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $25,488 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $25,169 |
| 8 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $24,799 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $26,478 |