How much does a horse farrier make
Introduction
As you can see by the data, there is a very wide range of responses to this question. The bottom line is that it’s a matter of supply and demand. If you live in an area where there are lots of horses and not many farriers to shoe them, you’ll make much more money than if you live in an area where there aren’t many horses or farriers.
Horse farriers tend to be self-employed, so their actual income varies based on the size of their client base.
If you’re in the market for a new career as a horse farrier, there are a few things you should know before diving in. First of all, horse farriers tend to be self-employed and work on commission. This means that they are not paid an hourly rate or salary, but rather earn income based on their clientele and the number of horses they care for—which means their salaries can range anywhere from $40K to $150K per year!
This also means that your paycheck will vary depending on where you live and which region of the country you choose to practice. For example: if you live in Montana (where there are lots of horses), it may be more lucrative than living in New York City (where there aren’t many).
A horse farrier’s salary can vary depending on the number of horses they have shod and the region in which they live and work.
In addition to the factors listed above, a horse farrier’s salary can vary depending on their location and the number of horses they have shod. As you might imagine, farriers who work in regions with a high horse population will tend to make more money than those who practice in areas where there are fewer equines.
If you’re interested in being self-employed as a farrier, it’s important to consider how many hours you’re willing to work on an average day. If your financial situation allows for flexibility within your schedule and if you don’t mind working long days, chances are good that becoming self-employed would be well worth it for you financially.
The median annual wage for a horse farrier was $31,060 in May 2017.
The median annual wage for a horse farrier was $31,060 in May 2017. The median is the middle value of a set of numbers. In this case, it’s the middle number in the range of wages that people make as horse farriers. Half of all horse farriers earn more than $31,060 per year and half earn less. The lowest 10% earned less than $23,870 and the highest 10% earned more than $46,490.
In other words:
- Median (as opposed to average) salaried workers are somewhere between the bottom quarter and top quarter in pay—and probably closer to the bottom quarter.
- A single worker at any given company won’t get paid exactly what their coworkers do—some might make more than others depending on their role; but if you took all your coworkers together, they would probably average out to be somewhere near where you are on an organization chart or chain-of-command flowchart (which isn’t fair because everyone should be paid equally).
A horse farrier’s salary can vary widely depending on how many clients they have.
A farrier’s salary can vary widely depending on how many clients they have. Some farriers may work for only one or two horses, which means they will earn less than those who are able to work with more horses. The average pay for a horse shoeing job ranges from $15 to $25 per horse, but this varies depending on the kind of animal and their condition. The more experienced a farrier is at their craft, the higher their hourly rate tends to be—and this goes double if you’re dealing with an exotic breed like zebras!
The main thing you want to keep in mind when doing your research is how much time it takes for each individual animal to be shod: some require more work than others (related: white people), so it may be better-suited if your budget allows you only one client per week rather than multiple ones per day!
If you’re looking into becoming a professional farrier yourself then here are some tips we’ve learned over years spent working in our field:
Conclusion
As you can see, horse farriers are fairly well-paid professionals. If you’re interested in this line of work but are concerned about how much you will make, we hope this article has alleviated some of your worries and convinced you that a career as a horse farrier can be financially rewarding as well as personally fulfilling.