Farm Animal Caretakers
Take care of farm, ranch, or water animals.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well below the statewide median $17.03 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -8.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Livestock Handler Nursery Worker Tractor Operator See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Farm Animal Caretakers *
U S |
$14.29 | $16.96 | $20.66 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$14.83 | $17.03 | $18.65 |
Central Minnesota |
$14.47 | $16.26 | $18.03 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.85 | $17.4 | $19.49 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.48 | $17.84 | $19.34 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$15.99 | $18.14 | $18.99 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$13.07 | $16.88 | $19.62 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 570 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Farm Animal Caretakers most often work?
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
- Educational Services
- Administrative and Support Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 9705 new Farm Animal Caretakers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.