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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$12/hour Average
$19,800/year Median

Wage Range

$19,360/year Entry
$27,590/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

16 Annual Openings
10% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

No formal educational credential

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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