HiringAgeTractor Supply's hiring age policy
Tractor Supply's Team Member postings are written with under-18 workers in mind: forklift, cardboard baler and propane duties 'do not apply if under the age of 18.' The postings do not give a minimum age, though. Pet-clinic roles (VIP Petcare) require 18+.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Team Member (store) | ? | Postings say minors don't operate forklifts or balers or dispense propane, but give no minimum age |
| Veterinary Clinic Assistant (VIP Petcare) | 18+ | 'Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license' |
How much does Tractor Supply pay teens?
$16.17–$17.19 an hour
How to apply at Tractor Supply
Search Team Member jobs at Tractor Supply's careers site and apply online. Under-18s may need a state work permit.
- Tuition reimbursement (per Tractor Supply postings)
Tractor Supply hiring age by state
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| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ? | — | — |
| Alaska | ? | — | — |
| Arizona | ? | — | — |
| Arkansas | ? | — | — |
| California | ? | — | — |
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| District of Columbia | ? | — | — |
| Florida | ? | — | — |
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| Maine | ? | — | — |
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| Massachusetts | ? | — | — |
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| Montana | ? | — | — |
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| New Hampshire | ? | — | — |
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| New York | ? | — | — |
| North Carolina | ? | — | — |
| North Dakota | ? | — | — |
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| Oregon | ? | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | ? | — | — |
| Rhode Island | ? | — | — |
| South Carolina | ? | — | — |
| South Dakota | ? | — | — |
| Tennessee | ? | — | — |
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| Wisconsin | ? | — | — |
| Wyoming | ? | — | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Tractor Supply?
Tractor Supply doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Veterinary Clinic Assistant require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.
Does Tractor Supply hire 16-year-olds?
Possibly. Store postings plan for team members under 18, but we couldn't find an official minimum age. Many teens apply at 16. The store manager decides, within your state's child-labor rules.
What can't I do at Tractor Supply if I'm under 18?
According to the company's Team Member job description, under-18 workers don't operate the forklift or cardboard baler and don't dispense propane. You'd still help customers, stock shelves, run the register and help load purchases.
How much does Tractor Supply pay?
A Team Member posting in New Jersey (October 2026) listed $16.17–$17.19 an hour. Pay depends on the store and the state's minimum wage.
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