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CowManager

Dairy Success Manager

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

Our headquarters are based on a working dairy farm in the Netherlands, with teams active across Europe, New Zealand and the United States. We believe in long-term relationships, practical solutions ...

CowManager

Dairy Success Manager

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

Our headquarters are based on a working dairy farm in the Netherlands, with teams active across Europe, New Zealand and the United States. We believe in long-term relationships, practical solutions ...

Dry Creek Dairies

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Milkers

Murtaugh, ID · On-site

$13.50 - $15/hr

A Dairy Milker is responsible for milking cows, maintaining a clean and sanitary milking environment, monitoring animal health, and ensuring high standards of milk quality. This role requires ...

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How much do dairy farm worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for dairy farm worker in the United States is $18.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a dairy farm worker do?

A dairy farm worker is responsible for caring for dairy cattle and helping with the production of milk. Their duties typically include feeding and milking cows, cleaning stalls and equipment, monitoring the health of the animals, and maintaining farm facilities. They may also assist with breeding, calving, and record-keeping. Dairy farm workers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of milk products. The job often requires early morning or late evening shifts and physical stamina.

What is a dairy farm worker?

A dairy farm worker oversees a herd of dairy cows on a farm, providing all the care necessary to maximize milk production. As a dairy farm worker, your responsibilities and duties include planning feeding schedules, distributing feed, milking the cows, maintaining milking equipment, and working with veterinarians to ensure your cows are healthy. You also keep records regarding each cow’s health and overall milk production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dairy farm worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dairy Farm Worker, you need practical knowledge of animal care, basic farm maintenance, and familiarity with milking procedures, often gained through hands-on experience or agricultural training. Experience using milking machines, feed mixers, and basic farm equipment is typical, along with understanding hygiene standards. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure animal health, efficient farm operations, and the production of high-quality dairy products.

What is the difference between Dairy Farm Worker vs Milking Parlor Worker?

AspectDairy Farm WorkerMilking Parlor Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent, specialized milking training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor farm settings, various farm tasksIndoor milking parlor, focused on milking operations
Job DutiesFeeding, herd management, general farm maintenanceOperating milking machines, cleaning equipment, monitoring milk quality

While both roles are essential on dairy farms, Dairy Farm Workers handle a broad range of farm tasks, whereas Milking Parlor Workers focus specifically on milking operations. The latter often requires specialized training but typically involves more repetitive, indoor work. Both positions are vital for dairy farm productivity and share similar credentials and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Dairy Farm Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,795 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Dairy Field Technician

Dairy One Cooperative, Inc.

Morrisville, NY • On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

OUR ORGANIZATION:
Dairy One Cooperative exists to help farms and members of the agricultural community succeed. We turn data into key decision-making information that is utilized to develop sound business decisions focused on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Our staff works diligently to provide leading-edge, decision-making tools and information to the agricultural community we serve. We strive to be a trusted, value-added business partner to our members and stakeholders.
Dairy One Cooperative is based in Ithaca, NY. We serve approximately 2500 dairy farm members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Our dedicated staff of over 250 employees stand ready to assist our members and customers each day.
Job Description:
Dairy One Cooperative is seeking a Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Technician to add to their growing team. The DHI Tech is responsible for providing critical data to help farms make decisions and achieve their goals (production & profit) by providing them with timely, accurate and meaningful data. You will be on-site at your dairy farm customers to perform data collection and provide information and guidance to make better herd management decisions.
This territory covers the Madison County and surrounding area, and you may live anywhere within a reasonable distance of the territory. This role offers considerable autonomy, though evening and weekend work may be required to meet the demands of the position. No overnight travel required. Each farm is different in size (# cows), parlor set up, milking schedule, services required and distance from your home. There is no such thing as a "typical day", but your days will become predictable within your circuit and market.
Our ideal candidate brings a passion for working in the livestock industry and has a strong attention for detail. If you are strong in agriculture, we are open to candidates from various backgrounds such as genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or relatable farming experience. Job satisfaction should come from building relationships with farmers in your existing/assigned circuit as well as with new farms.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Equipment usage: sanitizing, setup/cleanup, printing reports and invoicing
  • Testing: record cow number, pour samples, monitor data for accuracy, sample delivery
  • Communication: Invoicing, driving/on-site visits and consultations with farms, connecting with Dairy One team and management for assistance as needed
  • 50% travel required (25% of which will require overnight stays)

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