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How much do beef production jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for beef production in Oklahoma is $20.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.63 and $22.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is beef production?

A Beef Production job involves raising, processing, and distributing beef cattle for meat consumption. This can include roles in feeding, breeding, health management, processing, and packaging. Workers may be responsible for monitoring animal welfare, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Positions can be found on farms, in feedlots, or at meat processing plants.

What does beef production involve?

In a Beef Production position, your typical day may involve feeding and monitoring cattle, maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking herd health, and collaborating with veterinarians or nutritionists to optimize livestock care. You might also be responsible for record-keeping, overseeing breeding or calving activities, and operating machinery or farm equipment. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff or managers. The role is hands-on and can require early mornings and physically demanding work, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing to supervisory or management positions in agriculture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for beef production?

To thrive in Beef Production, you need a strong understanding of livestock management, animal husbandry, and basic agricultural sciences, often supported by a degree or hands-on experience in agriculture or animal science. Familiarity with farm management software, feed ration calculators, and health tracking systems is commonly required, as well as relevant safety or animal welfare certifications. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are invaluable for collaborating with farm teams and responding to herd health issues. These abilities ensure high-quality beef production, animal well-being, and efficient farm operations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Beef Production jobs in Oklahoma?

The most popular types of Beef Production jobs in Oklahoma are:

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Infographic showing various Beef Production job openings in Oklahoma as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,154 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Director of Beef Center of Excellence BS4981

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK • On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Job description

Director of Beef Center of Excellence BS4981

Apply now Job no: 494508
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jane Carpenter, jane.carpenter@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Oklahoma State University invites applications for the inaugural Director of the Beef Center of Excellence, a newly established virtual center dedicated to advancing cross-disciplinary research, extension, and engagement across the beef cattle industry. The Director will serve as the founding leader of this initiative, building the center from the ground up and positioning OSU as a national hub for beef cattle innovation and collaboration. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader with deep ties to the beef industry to shape a program that spans the full supply chain.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction

  • Work with the Beef Center of Excellence advisory board, administration, faculty, and staff to develop overall vision and strategic planning for the Beef Center of Excellence
  • Develop and execute a long-range plan for center growth, programming, and impact
  • Represent the center internally across OSU colleges, OSU Extension, and experiment stations, and externally with industry, government, and academic partners

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and sustain relationships with producers, packers, feeders, breed associations, commodity groups, and other stakeholders throughout the beef supply chain
  • Serve as a liaison between the beef industry and OSU's research and extension communities
  • Coordinate and facilitate industry advisory groups, ensuring meaningful industry input into center priorities and programming, and work closely with the Beef Center of Excellence advisory board

Teaching, Research, and Extension Coordination

  • Identify and catalyze cross-disciplinary research opportunities that address critical needs in beef production, sustainability, food safety, economics, and market development
  • Collaborate with faculty across OSU Agriculture to develop coordinated research and extension programming
  • Support the translation of research findings into practical tools, resources, and recommendations for industry audiences through OSU Extension
  • Maintain a cohesive collections of resources that can be deployed to fund impactful and cutting-edge research and outreach  
  • Develop innovative programs and curriculum to train students to be leaders in the beef industry
    Fundraising & Development
  • Lead fundraising efforts for the center, including cultivating donor relationships, pursuing corporate partnerships, and identifying grant opportunities
  • Work closely with the OSU Foundation advancement staff to develop and execute a fundraising strategy aligned with center goals to include endowed chair positions and advisory board membership cultivation
  • Steward existing donors and industry partners to support long-term investment in the center

Communications & Outreach

  • In coordination with the office of communications and marketing in OSU Agriculture, develop a communications strategy that elevates the center's visibility and impact with both industry and academic audiences
  • Represent OSU and the Beef Center of Excellence at regional, national, and international beef industry events and conferences

About the Beef Center of Excellence
The Beef Center of Excellence is a virtual, cross-disciplinary center at Oklahoma State University designed to integrate expertise from across the university and the beef supply chain. The center's mission is to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the beef industry through coordinated research, extension, education, and industry engagement. Oklahoma State University is home to one of the nation's premier animal science programs and has a long tradition of partnership with Oklahoma's beef cattle industry. For more information, visit: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/animal-excellence

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in animal science, agricultural business, agricultural communications, economics, range science, entomology or a related field
    (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the beef industry, agricultural research administration, extension, or a closely related field
       Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or industry relations

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic, industry, and policy audiences
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
  •         Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field
  •         Experience in fundraising, development, or grant writing
  •         Familiarity with agricultural research and extension programs
  •         Existing relationships within the Oklahoma and national beef industry

Advertised: 17 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
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