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Tassal Group Limited

Farm Technician - Diver

Cone, TX · On-site

Based out at Cone Bay, you'll be part of a close-knit team working in an incredible remote location ... Retrieve and manage dead fish from pens or cages. * Mooring Checks: Inspect and maintain mooring ...

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Aquabyte

Embedded Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$154K - $203K/yr

By making fish farming cheaper and more viable than livestock production, we aim to mitigate one of ... Professional experience working with cameras. * Build and maintain fleet operations tools for ...

West Virginia

Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

Charleston, WV · On-site

$32K - $56K/yr

... farm equipment. Candidate will oversee maintenance and repair of all Wildlife Center facilities ... Must possess a working knowledge of animal husbandry principles and practices. Will provide guided ...

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How much do fish farm worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for fish farm worker in the United States is $17.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fish farm worker?

Fish farm workers are professionals who assist in the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish and other aquatic species in controlled environments, such as fish farms or hatcheries. Their responsibilities typically include feeding fish, monitoring water quality, cleaning tanks or pens, and ensuring the health of aquatic stock. These workers play a vital role in supporting the aquaculture industry, which provides a sustainable source of seafood and helps meet global food demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fish farm worker?

To thrive as a Fish Farm Worker, you need basic knowledge of aquaculture practices, animal husbandry, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with water quality testing equipment, feeding systems, and sometimes certifications in aquaculture safety or handling are commonly required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help ensure smooth daily operations and prompt response to issues. These abilities are crucial for maintaining healthy fish stocks, optimizing production, and meeting safety and environmental standards.

What are some common challenges faced by fish farm workers, and how can they be managed?

Fish farm workers often encounter challenges such as maintaining optimal water quality, preventing fish diseases, and managing outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Managing these challenges requires attention to detail, quick identification of potential issues, and teamwork with supervisors and specialists. Regular monitoring, following biosecurity protocols, and effective communication with colleagues help ensure a healthy stock and safe workplace. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are key to overcoming the daily demands of this role.

What is the difference between Fish Farm Worker vs Fish Hatchery Technician?

AspectFish Farm WorkerFish Hatchery Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma; often additional hatchery-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOpen water or aquaculture facilitiesIndoor hatchery tanks and controlled environments
Job DutiesFeeding, monitoring, and maintaining fish stocksManaging hatchery processes, egg incubation, and fry care

Fish Farm Workers primarily focus on raising fish in open or semi-enclosed water systems, while Fish Hatchery Technicians specialize in breeding and early life stage care in controlled hatchery environments. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in aquaculture, but they differ in work setting and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Fish 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 $36,306 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Aquaculture Ocean Diver (Farm Hand)

Blue Ocean Mariculture

Kailua Kona, HI • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Here's what we do...(click to watch)Offshore Work

About Us

Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.

We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.


Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values.


Benefits We Offer

  • Health Insurance Planwith 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members. Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Planwith up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
  • Paid Community Service Hoursup to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
  • Let's Eat Fish!allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.


About the Role

We are looking for experienced divers to join our Offshore farm team. The Offshore team is responsible for the day to day operation of our farm. This includes fish feeding and harvesting, cage maintenance, and equipment & vessel maintenance. Our farm is located approximately a half mile off of the west coast of Hawaii Island in Kailua Kona. Our divers live on land and travel daily to our 90 acre farm.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Fish husbandry & harvesting - semi-weekly harvests, feeding, loading and tracking of feed, parasite checks & treatment.
  • Maintain fish pens - cage checks & repair, net cleaning, daily mortality collection.
  • Assist with equipment and vessel maintenance.
  • Work onshore and offshore in calm or extreme weather conditions.
  • Perform multiple working dives per day.
  • Works with heavy machinery offshore.
  • Handle and maintain ocean vessels in good working order.


What You'll Bring

Required Experience:

  • Three (3+) years scuba experience or surface supplied air training & certification.

Highly Desired:

  • Responsible and correct use, care and maintenance of both SCUBA and SSBA dive equipment.
  • Knowledge of RGBM dive tables and dive computers.
  • General boat experience

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of safe working practices and self care during diving operations.
  • Knowledge in use and maintenance of auxiliary equipment to diving operations.
  • Knowledge in dive rescue and CPR. Able to fulfill the safety diver role in farm operations.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.


A pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report are required. This position is subject to the US Coast Guard drug testing program under Title 46 CFR 16.230.


We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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