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Land O'Lakes

Farm Research Technician

Gray Summit, MO

$18.81/hr

Cow Milking: Collect salable, high-quality milk from dairy cows with accuracy and care. * Milk Quality: Measure and record milk weights, and collect required milk samples for analysis. * Runner ...

Ballerina Farm

Dairy & Ranch Hand

Kamas, UT · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Ability to safely handle and work around livestock, including cows and other farm animals. * Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as feeding, cleaning, milking, moving supplies, and ...

Ballerina Farm

Dairy & Ranch Hand

Kamas, UT · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Ability to safely handle and work around livestock, including cows and other farm animals. * Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as feeding, cleaning, milking, moving supplies, and ...

Dairy One

Part-Time Dairy Invoice Technician

Eldred, NY · On-site

Each farm is different in size (number of 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 ...

Virginia Tech

Dairy Technician

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

Operator prepares the milking equipment and bulk tank, milks cows, and cleans equipment and milk parlor. Operator is responsible for the detection of abnormal milk, or mastitis and record findings.

Louisiana State University

Cares for livestock including: feeding, assisting with breeding and administering medication, routine milking of cows, and checking for security of animals. Operates, cleans, and makes simple ...

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How much do milking cows jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for milking cows 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 is milking cows?

A milking cows job involves extracting milk from dairy cows, typically using automated milking machines or by hand. Workers ensure cows are properly prepared for milking, maintain clean equipment, and monitor herd health. Responsibilities may also include feeding, cleaning stalls, and assisting with general farm duties. This role is essential in dairy farming to ensure efficient milk production and animal well-being.

What does a typical shift look like for someone who milks cows on a dairy farm?

A typical shift for someone milking cows involves preparing the parlor or milking area, herding cows, operating milking equipment, and closely monitoring animal health and milk quality. You may work early mornings, late evenings, or both, depending on the farm's schedule, as cows are usually milked two to three times per day. Cleaning and maintaining milking machines and workspaces are also a key part of the role. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff and report issues to supervisors to ensure smooth operations and animal well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in milking cows, and why are they important?

To thrive in milking cows, you need practical knowledge of dairy farm operations, basic animal husbandry, and physical fitness. Familiarity with milking machines, sanitation procedures, and, in some cases, certifications in animal care or food safety are important. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong observational skills help you notice health or equipment issues early. These skills ensure animal well-being, product quality, and efficient dairy farm operations.

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Infographic showing various Milking Cows job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,795 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Apprentice Husbander-Interpreter

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

Colonial Williamsburg
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$19/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

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6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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Who We Are
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is "that the future may learn from the past" through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.
Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today's evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.
About the Position
Provide for the care of cattle, sheep and poultry. Demonstrates and interprets all aspects of livestock husbandry with an emphasis on animal movement practices in the 18th Century Virginia.
Essential Functions:
  • Cares for the Livestock to insure their health and safety, including working with the Veterinary
    surgeon when necessary.
  • Help with the breeding and birthing aspects of the livestock management.
  • Gives interpretations on livestock husbandry in the 18th Century and the role oflivestock in
    society. Demonstrates different skills involved such as milking cows, shearing sheep, sheep herding and ox driving throughout the Historic Area.
  • Use oxen to move freight throughout the Historic Area, using both carts and wagons when
    needed. Use oxen for ticketed ox-cart rides, under supervision. Also assist other programs and
    shops with oxen, when required.
  • Gives talks and tours concerning the Rare Breeds program.
  • Assist with special programs; adapt interpretations to meet the needs of special programs.
  • Cares for and maintains equipment used with the livestock to include trucks and trailers.
  • Helps co-ordinate with other departments and outside agencies as necessary for public
    programming or care of the livestock.
  • Cares for and maintains buildings and pastures used in conjunction with livestock.
  • Basic skills in care of horses, grooming, care of tack, carriages and stables, and driving horses.
  • Participate in internal and external training experiences.
  • Participate as an active member of a team and model the organizations personal/professional
    expectations.
  • Participate as an active member of the team engaging in interactive animal experiences, and
    animal movement.
  • Work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
  • Be available to work on an emergency basis seven days a week, 24hrs per day.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct: Supervisory Journeyman, Animal Husbandry and OxenIndirectly: Director, Coach and Livestock
Required Education and Experience:
  • Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record based on Colonial Williamsburg's criteria.
  • General Knowledge and practical skills in Livestock Husbandry, gained through at least 4 years working with cattle, sheep or poultry. Experience gained in any combination of experience that fulfills the responsibilities of the job.
  • Ability to drive trucks and trailers. Apprentice Level 3 and higher must possess a valid Commonwealth of
  • Proven ability to work alone with livestock both safely and having initiative to handle unforeseen circumstances in dealing with livestock.
  • Must possess good communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions, generally gained through high school education/GED
  • Must display a willingness and ability to lift 50 lbs., to bend, stoop and kneel to perform work, to work in
    costume, and work in all weather conditions. Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule and on call
    response to emergencies when needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; also to participate in special events as needed including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Ability to drive horses; ability to drive oxen, knowledge of cattle care; ability to herd sheep; knowledge of
sheep care; knowledge of poultry care; knowledge of dairy operations; ability to operate heavy equipment
(loader, tractor, forklift).
Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role.
Range: $19.00 to $23.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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