Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations — sector wage premium by US state
Which US states pay above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations?
As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, District of Columbia pays +88.3% above the national employment-weighted average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $70,990 vs national approx. $37,695). Sector GUPPI ranks 51 US states. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.
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District of Columbia ranks #1 for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations pay. National employment-weighted average: $37,695.
How this is calculatedFarming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations — GUPPI by US state
All 51 states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest GUPPI first. SOC code 450000.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $70,990 | +88.3% |
| 2 | Alaska | $51,480 | +36.6% |
| 3 | Louisiana | $48,510 | +28.7% |
| 4 | Minnesota | $47,540 | +26.1% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $46,800 | +24.2% |
| 6 | Vermont | $46,760 | +24.0% |
| 7 | North Dakota | $46,450 | +23.2% |
| 8 | Maine | $45,860 | +21.7% |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,560 | +20.9% |
| 10 | Indiana | $45,050 | +19.5% |
| 11 | South Carolina | $44,940 | +19.2% |
| 12 | Iowa | $44,480 | +18.0% |
| 13 | New York | $44,270 | +17.4% |
| 14 | Illinois | $44,120 | +17.0% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $43,720 | +16.0% |
| 16 | Montana | $43,740 | +16.0% |
| 17 | South Dakota | $43,630 | +15.7% |
| 18 | Hawaii | $43,560 | +15.6% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $42,170 | +11.9% |
| 20 | Utah | $41,290 | +9.5% |
| 21 | Virginia | $41,000 | +8.8% |
| 22 | Michigan | $40,640 | +7.8% |
| 23 | Washington | $40,330 | +7.0% |
| 24 | Colorado | $40,190 | +6.6% |
| 25 | Maryland | $40,090 | +6.4% |
| 26 | Delaware | $39,850 | +5.7% |
| 27 | Ohio | $39,840 | +5.7% |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $39,350 | +4.4% |
| 29 | Kansas | $39,300 | +4.3% |
| 30 | Kentucky | $39,330 | +4.3% |
| 31 | New Jersey | $38,940 | +3.3% |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $38,930 | +3.3% |
| 33 | Wyoming | $38,920 | +3.2% |
| 34 | Missouri | $38,040 | +0.9% |
| 35 | Idaho | $37,820 | +0.3% |
| 36 | North Carolina | $37,770 | +0.2% |
| 37 | Alabama | $37,750 | +0.1% |
| 38 | Connecticut | $37,640 | −0.1% |
| 39 | Mississippi | $37,510 | −0.5% |
| 40 | Georgia | $37,220 | −1.3% |
| 41 | Tennessee | $37,140 | −1.5% |
| 42 | Oregon | $37,060 | −1.7% |
| 43 | West Virginia | $37,000 | −1.8% |
| 44 | Arkansas | $36,780 | −2.4% |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $36,220 | −3.9% |
| 46 | California | $35,890 | −4.8% |
| 47 | Nevada | $35,760 | −5.1% |
| 48 | Texas | $35,360 | −6.2% |
| 49 | Arizona | $35,250 | −6.5% |
| 50 | New Mexico | $34,020 | −9.7% |
| 51 | Florida | $33,760 | −10.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
- Which states pay the most for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations?
- District of Columbia is ranked #1 for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations with a GUPPI of +88.3% and a BLS OEWS May 2025 median of $70,990/yr. The national employment-weighted average is $37,695/yr.
- Which states pay the least for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations?
- Florida has the lowest sector GUPPI for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations: −10.4% (BLS median $33,760/yr vs national average $37,695/yr).
- What does the GUPPI mean for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations?
- GUPPI = (state median − emp-weighted national average) / national average × 100. A positive GUPPI means employers in that state pay above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. A negative GUPPI means they pay below. It is a raw wage premium with no cost-of-living adjustment.
- How is the Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations sector defined?
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations is BLS SOC major group 450000. It is the broadest level of occupational classification in BLS OEWS, covering all occupations within that sector regardless of industry. See the BLS OEWS website for the full list of occupations within this group.
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
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