The average wage for a beekeeper in the United States is around $13.86 per hour.
Avg Wage
Beekeepers earn an average hourly wage of $13.86.
Salaries typically start from $10.48 per hour and go up to $29.64 per hour.
37% below national average Updated in 2017
Beekeeper earnings by seniority
Top-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$29.64 per hour
$61,661 per year
Senior-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$19.29 per hour
$40,126 per year
Mid-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$13.86 per hour
$28,835 per year
Junior-level beekeeper earnings begin at:
$11.37 per hour
$23,645 per year
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 animal scientists but more than agricultural and food science technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal scientist salary | $43K |
| Zoologist salary | $44K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $43K |
| Animal breeder salary | $38K |
| Exterminator salary | $31K |
| 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)