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Avg. salary range
$43k–$46k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Animal husbandry refers to a wide range of job types that focus on the care and breeding of different kinds of animals. Professionals in the field include livestock, dairy and poultry farmers. Daily tasks include feeding animals, cleaning stalls and pens, helping with births and maintaining equipment.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Motivation
Do you stay optimistic in difficult situations? Are you able to stay focused on your goals? Are you able to continue making progress despite set backs?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$35,800
Average
$46,200
High
$69,300
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Shifts typically start early from 6am until 4pm, Monday through Friday
Agriculture & Natural Resources
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$45,267
Overall Rank
187th
out of 199 careers
In Agriculture & Natural Resources
17th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
