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Fili-West Farms

Farm Hand

Vance, AL · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Setting up chicken netting and cleaning nest boxes. Cutting grass and general farm maintenance. What We're Looking For: Resilience: Though most work is performed under cover, you must be willing to ...

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Farm Hand

Vance, SC · On-site

$31K - $62K/yr

Setting up chicken netting and cleaning nest boxes. * Cutting grass and general farm maintenance ... What We're Looking For: * Resilience: Though most work is performed under cover, you must be ...

Castle Hot Springs

Farmer

Morristown, AZ

$14 - $18.75/hr

Participate in market-farming style systems including bed preparation, planting, and harvest cycles ... Experience with chicken and egg productions systems * Experience operation or working around small ...

House of Raeford Farms

Farm Labor

Rose Hill, NC · On-site

Farms have to have proper ventilation as set by the foreman. Dead birds have to be collected daily ... the chicken houses several times a day. Candidate needs to understand importance of the Animal ...

Perdue Farms

Research Farm Manager

Westover, MD · On-site

$68K - $102K/yr

Ability to work in environments that may be dusty and contain chicken manure, ammonia, and ... Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive ...

Perdue Farms

Research Farm Manager

Westover, MD

$68K - $102K/yr

Ability to work in environments that may be dusty and contain chicken manure, ammonia, and ... Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive ...

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How much do chicken farming jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for chicken farming in the United States is $32.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $38.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chicken Farming vs Poultry Farming?

AspectChicken FarmingPoultry Farming
DefinitionRaising chickens primarily for meat or eggsRaising various birds like chickens, ducks, turkeys for meat and eggs
Work EnvironmentFarms, coops, outdoor and indoor settingsFarms, hatcheries, processing plants
Required CertificationsBasic farming knowledge, sometimes poultry-specific trainingSimilar certifications, often broader poultry industry knowledge
Industry UsageCommonly used term for raising chickensBroader term encompassing multiple bird species including chickens

Chicken Farming focuses specifically on raising chickens for eggs and meat, while Poultry Farming covers a wider range of bird species. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but Poultry Farming involves managing multiple types of birds and may include additional processing tasks.

How do chicken farmers get paid?

Chicken farmers typically earn income by selling their poultry products, such as live birds, meat, or eggs, to processors, markets, or directly to consumers. Payment is usually received through contracts, wholesale prices, or retail sales, and farmers often manage expenses related to feed, labor, and equipment. Successful farmers may also receive government subsidies or participate in agricultural programs.
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Infographic showing various Chicken Farming job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,847 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

Farm Worker - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE (Peterson Farms)

Smart Chicken

Tecumseh, NE • On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Smart Chicken Livestock Care Position

This position is responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken livestock.

  • Read water meters
  • Pick up daily mortality
  • Check for proper equipment operations
  • Ensure birds have water and feed
  • Ensure all equipment is functional
  • Prepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicks
  • Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning
  • Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry
  • Outdoor duties include mowing, and grass trimming, snow removal
  • Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements: Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively

  • Ability to use time wisely while working independently
  • Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
  • Good observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
  • Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergencies as required
  • Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines, and standards of conduct.

Farm Worker Operator: 6 months of production or farm experience preferred.

Rehiring Criteria: Applicant must not have worked for Tyson more than a total of 3 times prior. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 days since their last employment with Tyson.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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