How much does an agricultural worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.16 an hour or $3,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.16
- Average (mean)
- $45,510
- Jobs
- 3,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,760 | $13.35 | |
| 25th | $33,140 | $15.93 | |
| Median | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 75th | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| 90th | $76,940 | $36.99 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $53,090 |
| Hawaii | $46,650 |
| Washington | $43,930 |
| North Carolina | $43,790 |
| Ohio | $43,540 |
| Arizona | $43,350 |
| Montana | $42,130 |
| Iowa | $40,130 |
| Kentucky | $39,970 |
| Texas | $39,570 |
| Georgia | $39,310 |
| Oregon | $38,930 |
| Idaho | $38,790 |
| Louisiana | $38,160 |
| Wisconsin | $37,720 |
| Maryland | $37,680 |
| Oklahoma | $35,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,570 |
| Arkansas | $33,490 |
| Florida | $33,280 |
| Tennessee | $33,080 |
| Michigan | $28,950 |
| West Virginia | $24,960 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $67,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,670 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,840 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,670 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,680 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,790 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,790 |
| Honolulu, HI | $45,570 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,600 |
| Washington, DC | $40,220 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,450 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,280 |
| Baltimore, MD | $36,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,320 |
In other countries
Agricultural Worker belongs to the international group "Crop farm labourers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Agricultural Inspector$49,940
- Animal Breeder$51,130
- Grader and Sorter$35,730
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$41,730
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,660
- Farmworker$36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.16 ($39,850 a year).
How much does an agricultural worker make a month?
About $3,321 a month before tax, based on a median of $39,850 a year.
How much does an agricultural worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,760 or less a year ($13.35 an hour); the top 10% make $76,940 or more.
Which state pays agricultural workers the most?
California, with a median of $53,090 a year, followed by Hawaii ($46,650) and Washington ($43,930).
Which city pays agricultural workers the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $67,900 a year.
How many agricultural workers are there in the United States?
About 3,620 people work as agricultural workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.