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West Virginia

Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

Charleston, WV · On-site

$32K - $56K/yr

... Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 performs semi-technical duties that include, but are not limited to ... farm equipment. Candidate will oversee maintenance and repair of all Wildlife Center facilities ...

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 the biggest causes of climate change and help prepare our planet for impending population growth.

Aquabyte

Embedded Software Engineer

Mundelein, IL

$130K - $190K/yr

By making fish farming cheaper and more viable than livestock production, we aim to mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change and help prepare our planet for impending population growth.

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How much do fish farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for fish farm in the United States is $17.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fish farm position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fish Farm Worker, you need knowledge of aquaculture practices, fish biology, and basic water quality management, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant vocational training. Experience with water testing equipment, feeding systems, and, in some cases, certification in aquaculture or safe food handling is valuable. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are important soft skills for identifying issues early and ensuring operations run smoothly. These competencies support sustainable fish production, healthy stock, and efficient farm operations.

What is a fish farm?

A Fish Farm job involves breeding, raising, and harvesting fish for consumption, research, or stocking lakes and ponds. Workers maintain water quality, feed fish, monitor health, and manage equipment. Duties may also include cleaning tanks, sorting fish, and preventing disease. The job can be physically demanding and requires knowledge of aquatic life and farm operations.

What are some common challenges faced while working at a fish farm?

Fish farm workers often encounter fluctuating weather conditions, maintaining optimal water quality, and preventing disease outbreaks among fish stock. The role requires vigilance, as problems with equipment, water parameters, or fish health can arise unexpectedly and require immediate attention. Team collaboration is essential for managing large-scale feeding, harvesting, and cleaning tasks, especially during peak seasons. Being adaptable and proactive helps ensure a productive and healthy environment for both the fish and farm staff.

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Infographic showing various Fish Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,139 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Aquaculture Ocean Diver

Blue Ocean Mariculture

Kailua Kona, HI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Salary: $25.00 per hour

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:

  • Commercial diver surface supplied training & certification through a qualified program OR substantial logged dive experience beyond certification requirements, with varied dive profiles, repeated dives to approximately 60 feet, 3045-minute dive durations, and experience in varying currents, visibility, sea states, and environmental conditions.

Highly Desired:

  • Rescue certification through a recreational scuba agency
  • 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.


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