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Dairy Farmer salary
Average dairy farmer salary
$14.4
How much does a dairy farmer make?
The average dairy farmer salary in the United States is $29,959. Dairy farmer salaries typically range between $13,000 and $68,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dairy farmers is $14.4 per hour.
Dairy farmer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dairy farmers earn the highest average salary in Vermont.
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Dairy Farmer salary estimates from across the web
Average dairy farmer salary by state
Highest paying states for dairy farmers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $36,360 | $17.48 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $33,009 | $15.87 |
| 3 | Vermont | $37,890 | $18.22 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $31,549 | $15.17 |
| 5 | Delaware | $29,961 | $14.40 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $30,687 | $14.75 |
| 7 | Maine | $37,624 | $18.09 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $36,636 | $17.61 |
| 9 | Ohio | $31,528 | $15.16 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $36,012 | $17.31 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $34,137 | $16.41 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $27,511 | $13.23 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $28,087 | $13.50 |
| 14 | Maryland | $28,276 | $13.59 |
| 15 | Kansas | $27,155 | $13.06 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $27,731 | $13.33 |
| 17 | Georgia | $28,321 | $13.62 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $28,000 | $13.46 |
| 19 | Nevada | $26,794 | $12.88 |
| 20 | Arizona | $25,268 | $12.15 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $23,726 | $11.41 |
| 22 | Missouri | $26,788 | $12.88 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $24,761 | $11.90 |
| 24 | Washington | $25,165 | $12.10 |
| 25 | Michigan | $25,070 | $12.05 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $26,509 | $12.74 |
| 27 | Florida | $26,503 | $12.74 |
| 28 | Utah | $23,976 | $11.53 |
| 29 | Texas | $23,933 | $11.51 |
| 30 | Virginia | $23,610 | $11.35 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $27,664 | $13.30 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $21,611 | $10.39 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $23,551 | $11.32 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $24,432 | $11.75 |
| 35 | Montana | $21,582 | $10.38 |
| 36 | Alabama | $22,987 | $11.05 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $23,171 | $11.14 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $24,285 | $11.68 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $29,456 | $14.16 |
| 40 | Iowa | $21,610 | $10.39 |
| 41 | Oregon | $23,659 | $11.37 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $22,731 | $10.93 |
| 43 | Alaska | $20,843 | $10.02 |
| 44 | California | $23,140 | $11.13 |
| 45 | Idaho | $23,307 | $11.21 |
| 46 | Illinois | $24,196 | $11.63 |
| 47 | Colorado | $22,002 | $10.58 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $21,925 | $10.54 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $21,001 | $10.10 |
| 50 | Indiana | $20,713 | $9.96 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $18,236 | $8.77 |
Highest paying cities for dairy farmers
The highest-paying cities for dairy farmers are Westbrook, ME, Locke, NY, and Skaneateles, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westbrook, ME | $38,003 | $18.27 |
| 2 | Locke, NY | $37,002 | $17.79 |
| 3 | Skaneateles, NY | $36,932 | $17.76 |
| 4 | Syracuse, NY | $36,929 | $17.75 |
| 5 | Auburn, NY | $36,898 | $17.74 |
| 6 | Kingsbury, NY | $36,755 | $17.67 |
| 7 | Wolcott, NY | $36,672 | $17.63 |
| 8 | Piffard, NY | $36,349 | $17.48 |
| 9 | Le Roy, NY | $36,345 | $17.47 |
| 10 | Buffalo, NY | $35,590 | $17.11 |
| 11 | Plattsburgh, NY | $34,887 | $16.77 |
| 12 | Wauseon, OH | $31,604 | $15.19 |
| 13 | Bally, PA | $31,519 | $15.15 |
| 14 | Paulding, OH | $30,812 | $14.81 |
| 15 | Newark, OH | $30,775 | $14.80 |
| 16 | Sidney, OH | $30,287 | $14.56 |
| 17 | South Solon, OH | $30,114 | $14.48 |
| 18 | Ellijay, GA | $28,431 | $13.67 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $28,343 | $13.63 |
| 20 | Port Hope, MI | $27,994 | $13.46 |
Dairy Farmer salary details
A dairy farmer's salary ranges from $13,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dairy farmer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| Average | $29,959 | $2,497 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
| 10th Percentile | $13,000 | $1,083 | $6 |
Highest paying dairy farmer jobs
The highest paying types of dairy farmers are rider, wrangler, and livestock yard attendant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groom | $30,872 | $2,573 | $14.84 | 9,302 |
| Ranch Hand | $27,569 | $2,297 | $13.25 | 4,309 |
| Wrangler | $34,274 | $2,856 | $16.48 | 176 |
| Rider | $50,175 | $4,181 | $24.12 | 3,281 |
| Farm Hand | $26,594 | $2,216 | $12.79 | 9,890 |
| Farm Labour | $26,720 | $2,227 | $12.85 | 25,319 |
Top companies hiring dairy farmers now:
Which companies pay dairy farmers the most?
Dairy farmer salaries at Kroger and Meadowbrook Country Club are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dairy farmer salary at companies like La Salle National Corp and Homan Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kroger | $32,900 | $15.82 |
| 2 | Meadowbrook Country Club | $26,674 | $12.82 |
| 3 | La Salle National Corp | $25,947 | $12.47 |
| 4 | Homan Group | $25,927 | $12.46 |
| 5 | Irish Dairy Board Inc | $25,926 | $12.46 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dairy Farmer salary by industry
The average dairy farmer salary varies across industries:
- The average dairy farmer salary in the manufacturing industry is $32,387, the highest of any industry.
- The average dairy farmer salary in the finance industry is $28,018.
- Dairy farmers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $24,502, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for dairy farmers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $32,387 | $15.57 |
| 2 | Technology | $28,018 | $13.47 |
| 3 | Pharmaceutical | $26,574 | $12.78 |
| 4 | Agriculture | $25,592 | $12.30 |
| 5 | Professional | $24,502 | $11.78 |
High Paying Dairy Farmer Jobs
Dairy Farmer salary trends
The average dairy farmer salary has risen by $7,230 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dairy farmer earned $22,729 annually, but today, they earn $29,959 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for dairy farmers over the last decade.
Compare dairy farmer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dairy farmer salary over time
Compare dairy farmer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Dairy Farmer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | $14.40 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $28,600 | $13.76 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $27,300 | $13.13 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $26,200 | $12.59 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $25,200 | $12.12 | +3.1% |
Recently added dairy farmer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land O Lakes | Dairy Farm Research Technician | Gray Summit, MO | 11/25/2024 | $37,316 |
| Land O'Lakes, Inc. | Dairy Farm Research Technician | Noel, MO | 10/15/2024 | $35,479 |
| Nc State University | Dairy Farm Technician | Raleigh, NC | 09/26/2024 | $43,000 |
| Land O Lakes | Dairy Farm Research Technician | Gray Summit, MO | 09/14/2024 | $37,316 |
| Land O' Lakes | Dairy Farm Research Technician | Gray Summit, MO | 09/11/2024 | $37,316 |
| University of Washington | Uw/Dairy Farmers of Washington Performance Nutrition Fellow: Olympic Sports | Seattle, WA | 03/28/2024 | $41,544 |
| The Ohio State University | Farm Coordinator 2-Wooster Dairy | Wooster, OH | 03/21/2024 | $31,305 |
| The Ohio State University | Farm Coordinator 2-Wooster Dairy | Campus, IL | 02/19/2024 | $31,305 |
| The Ohio State University | Farm Coordinator 2-Wooster Dairy | Wooster, OH | 02/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Western Kentucky University | Manager, WKU Dairy Farm | Bowling Green, KY | 06/05/2023 | $50,000 |
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