The average salary for a beekeeper in the United States is around $28,835 per year.
Avg Salary
Beekeepers earn an average yearly salary of $28,835.
Wages typically start from $21,795 and go up to $61,661.
41% below national average Updated in 2017
Beekeeper earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$29.64 per hour
$61,661 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$19.29 per hour
$40,126 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$13.86 per hour
$28,835 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$11.37 per hour
$23,645 per year
10th percentile
Starting level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$10.48 per hour
$21,795 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do beekeeper salaries compare to similar careers?
Beekeepers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than zoologists but more than agricultural and food science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Zoologist salary | $44K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $43K |
| Animal breeder salary | $38K |
| Exterminator salary | $31K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $38K |
| Beekeeper salary | $29K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $39K |
| Wildlife rehabilitator salary | $28K |
| Farm manager salary | $37K |
| Agricultural and food science technician salary | $33K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)