Revenue per hive is the key profitability metric for commercial beekeepers. Income streams include pollination fees ($85-$250/hive/contract), honey production (40-100 lbs/hive at $3-$8/lb wholesale), nucleus colony sales ($150-$200 each), and secondary products like wax and propolis. This calculator aggregates all revenue streams to show your true per-hive annual income.
National average revenue per hive is $200-$250. Top operators combining almond pollination with honey production and nuc sales target $400+/hive.
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A healthy commercial operation targets $250-$400+ revenue per hive annually. Top operators combining almond pollination ($220/hive) with honey production ($150-$300/hive) and nuc sales can exceed $500/hive. The national average is closer to $200-$250/hive.
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