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Ranch Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Ranch Hand

Freer, TX

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Description Killam Ranch Properties - Ranch Hand Location: Killam Ranch Properties is located at our Duval County Ranch outside of Freer, Texas. Summary: Killam Ranch Properties is seeking an ...

Ranch Hand

Freer, TX

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Description Killam Ranch Properties - Ranch Hand Location: Killam Ranch Properties is located at our Duval County Ranch outside of Freer, Texas. Summary: Killam Ranch Properties is seeking an ...

The Ranch Manager is responsible for overseeing the full scope of operations across the Duval County Ranch, including cattle ranching, recreational hunting, and hospitality management. This role ...

The Ranch Manager is responsible for overseeing the full scope of operations across the Duval County Ranch, including cattle ranching, recreational hunting, and hospitality management. This role ...

Ranch Hand

Freer, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Killam Ranch Properties is located at our Duval County Ranch outside of Freer, Texas. Summary: Killam Ranch Properties is seeking an experienced Ranch Hand. Candidates must be able to care for ...

The Ranch Manager is responsible for overseeing the full scope of operations across the Duval County Ranch, including cattle ranching, recreational hunting, and hospitality management. This role ...

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Horton, Inc. is currently seeking a Ranch Hand for their Corporate owned Ranch in Fort Stockton, TX. The ranch is located on 40,000 acres and includes a deer farming facility. Our ranch hosts ...

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Horton, Inc. is currently seeking a Ranch Hand for their Corporate owned Ranch in Fort Stockton, TX. The ranch is located on 40,000 acres and includes a deer farming facility. Our ranch hosts ...

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How much do ranch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for ranch in Texas is $16.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $18.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are ranch jobs?

Ranch jobs involve working on a ranch, which is a large farm dedicated to raising animals like cattle, horses, sheep, or other livestock. These jobs can include tasks such as feeding and caring for animals, maintaining fences and equipment, herding livestock, and helping with breeding and calving. Ranch workers may also operate machinery, repair buildings, and manage pastures. The work is often physically demanding and may require long hours, especially during busy seasons. Ranch jobs are essential for the production of meat, dairy, wool, and other livestock products.

What are ranch jobs?

A ranch is a type of agriculture operation, primarily focused on raising cattle and other animals, that employs a variety of farm workers. Ranch jobs include ranch hands, managers, and specialists, such as vets and livestock scientists. On a recreational ranch, sometimes referred to as a dude ranch, there are several additional jobs in hospitality, such as front desk managers, tour guides, cooks, and ranch hands whose responsibilities are to oversee visitors as they spend part of their vacation working on the ranch.

What are some common challenges faced by ranch workers, and how can they be overcome?

Ranch workers often face challenges such as long hours, physically demanding tasks, and working in varying weather conditions. Managing livestock and maintaining equipment require adaptability and problem-solving skills. Effective communication with team members and supervisors is crucial for safety and efficiency. Many ranches support their workers through on-the-job training, teamwork, and providing proper equipment, helping new employees adjust and succeed in the role.

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Infographic showing various Ranch job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 41% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,701 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Description

Killam Ranch Properties - Ranch Hand


Location: Killam Ranch Properties is located at our Duval County Ranch outside of Freer, Texas.


Summary: Killam Ranch Properties is seeking an experienced Ranch Hand. Candidates must be able to care for livestock and perform daily grounds maintenance. Must be knowledgeable in caring for cattle & deer and know how to drive a tractor. Valid driver's license is a must, will include working weekends. Candidates will be subject to background and drug testing. Candidate must be willing to live on the Ranch.


Requirements

Full Description:

Ranch Hand duties would include riding pastures to check for sick cattle, horses and other large animals. Assisting with doctoring sick animals as needed, fence repair, shredding, tree trimming and any other Ranch maintenance as needed per ranch manager.

Must be able to operate large equipment, mainly tractors and have knowledge of working cattle and horses.

Other helpful skills, would include, general knowledge about maintenance of machinery, safety of this machinery and welding skills.

Person must be self- motivated, responsible and someone who takes initiative and sees things that need to be taken care of and report them to the ranch manager; must be able to work well on your own and with a team. Physical requirements include ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and do a lot of walking, bending, and riding etc.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits

401K

Housing Available