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5NR Operating LLC

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Ranch Associate

Chesaw, WA · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

Cattle: Scottish Highland Cattle * Goats: New Zealand / American Kiko goats * Sheep: Dorper ... Ideal candidates would be positive-thinking, self-motivated, hard-working, mentally tough ...

5NR Operating LLC

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Ranch Associate

Chesaw, WA · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

Cattle: Scottish Highland Cattle * Goats: New Zealand / American Kiko goats * Sheep: Dorper ... Ideal candidates would be positive-thinking, self-motivated, hard-working, mentally tough ...

American Foods Group, LLC

Cattle Driver

Gibbon, NE · On-site

As Cattle Driver , you will: * Receive and weigh cattle * All cattle must be inspected by I.I.C ... Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Cattle Manager

Yuma, CO

Manages the movement of cattle from the introduction onto the feed yard, all the way through, and ... This is successfully done by coordinating activities of workers who are engaged in the care and ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Cattle Manager

Wray, CO · On-site

Manages the movement of cattle from the introduction onto the feed yard, all the way through, and ... This is successfully done by coordinating activities of workers who are engaged in the care and ...

Investment Farms

Cowboy - Triangle Ranch

Paducah, TX · On-site

Summary: The Cowboy supports cattle operations by helping maintain animal health, ranch ... Working conditions: * The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY

$18/hr

Purebred but nonregistered Angus cattle are owned by the Department of Animal Sciences and ranch ... Maintain a positive and safe working environment for him/herself as well as fellow interns and ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Purebred but nonregistered Angus cattle are owned by the Department of Animal Sciences and ranch ... Maintain a positive and safe working environment for him/herself as well as fellow interns and ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Purebred but nonregistered Angus cattle are owned by the Department of Animal Sciences and ranch ... Maintain a positive and safe working environment for him/herself as well as fellow interns and ...

Farm Systems

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY · On-site

As the Seedstock Cattle Supervisor, you'll play a key role in bringing that mission to life-leading daily operations, working alongside your team, and ensuring every animal is managed, tracked, and ...

Animal Rescue League Of Iowa

Ranch Hand

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Help onboard, train, guide, and support volunteers working at the ranch. * Provide volunteers with clear direction while promoting safe and humane animal-handling practices. * Interact professionally ...

King Ranch, Inc.

Cowboy-Norias 1182

TX · On-site

... ranch cattle work. * Must be able to use chainsaws, drills, and other power and mechanical equipment in a safe manner for the repair and maintenance of fences/pens/water facilities, working areas ...

King Ranch, Inc.

Cowboy-Norias 1182

Armstrong, TX

... ranch cattle work. * Must be able to use chainsaws, drills, and other power and mechanical equipment in a safe manner for the repair and maintenance of fences/pens/water facilities, working areas ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for voluntary entry level working cattle ranch in the United States is $54,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Voluntary Entry Level Working Cattle Ranch vs Entry Level Cattle Ranch Hand?

AspectVoluntary Entry Level Working Cattle RanchEntry Level Cattle Ranch Hand
CredentialsNone required, on-the-job trainingNone required, basic knowledge preferred
Work EnvironmentRanch settings, outdoor, physically demandingRanch or farm, outdoor, physically demanding
Employer & Industry UsageVolunteer programs, entry-level positions, agricultural industryEntry-level positions, cattle ranching industry

Both roles involve outdoor work on cattle ranches, requiring physical stamina. The key difference is that Voluntary Entry Level Working Cattle Ranch positions are often volunteer-based with no pay, focusing on gaining experience, while Entry Level Cattle Ranch Hands are paid positions with similar responsibilities. Both serve as stepping stones into the cattle ranching industry, emphasizing hands-on experience and work in rural environments.

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Infographic showing various Voluntary Entry Level Working Cattle Ranch job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,276 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Ranch Associate

5NR Operating LLC

Chesaw, WA • On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

Full-time

PTO

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Job description

  • Starting salary - $50,000-75,000/year
  • Full time employment – start as soon as possible.
  • Potential for annual pay raises based on regular performance reviews
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Housing not provided
  • Town of Chesaw, Washington
  • Housing likely available within 40 minutes of ranch
  • Chesaw – 0 minutes commute
  • Oroville – 30 minutes commute
  • Osoyoos, BC (Canada) - 40 minutes
  • Tonasket – 40 minutes commute
  • Over 1,000 acres located in the north central highlands of Okanogan County
  • Topography is a mix of heavily wooded timber and grasslands
  • Elevations range from 2,800’-3,500’
  • Cattle: Scottish Highland Cattle
  • Goats: New Zealand / American Kiko goats
  • Sheep: Dorper/Katahdin cross
  • Horses: use for work with the livestock
  • Practice regenerative agriculture and organic farming/ranching practices
  • Improve quality of soil to capture carbon and promote biodiversity
  • High stock density grazing practices to regenerate the land and produce highest quality meats
  • 100% grass-fed livestock
  • Aggressively grow livestock counts through on-farm breeding and acquisitions
  • Utilize 100% of timber deadfall for mulching/composting and firewood
  • No task/job is better or worse than another task/job – we value everyone’s contributions equally

No experience needed but certainly a plus. Experienced candidates could be slotted into a future Ranch Manager position. Ideal candidates would be positive-thinking, self-motivated, hard-working, mentally tough / resilient, and maintain a positive outlook. We will train employees all required tasks, but we are also seeking candidates that can be innovative and help us continuously improve our processes and systems. We are also looking for candidates that are open to trying to new tasks and take on new challenges. Candidates need to maintain a positive attitude whether they are performing highly skilled tasks or working on the side of a hill moving livestock. Position will be physically demanding and almost entirely outdoors – we are not looking for indoor/office employees.

Priority Tasks

  • Grazing season: Move livestock daily to new paddocks which involves setting up series of temporary electric fences and interacting with the livestock. Provide water to livestock with portable water system. Mulching/composting. Upgrading and expanding permanent fencing solutions.
  • Winter months: Hay operations, calving/kidding, marketing/sales, facility upgrades. Collect deadfall for mulching/composting and firewood.

Additional Tasks / Projects (based on candidate’s experience and farm needs)

  • Market analysis, customer acquisition, and sales.
  • Obtain certifications – grass-fed, regenerative, and organic.
  • Soil testing and analysis.
  • Development of rotational grazing plan.
  • Testing and implementation of new procedures to streamline operations.
  • Budgeting and procurement.
  • Design/construct chicken tractors for field chicken grazing.
  • Perform basic carpentry tasks for new facilities and improving existing facilities.
  • Potential for slaughtering and processing select livestock.
  • Potential for marketing and sales as we enter commercial sales.