How much does a farmer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $43.22 an hour or $7,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.22
- Average (mean)
- $99,820
- Jobs
- 6,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,320 | $26.12 | |
| 25th | $66,300 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $89,900 | $43.22 | |
| 75th | $118,900 | $57.14 | |
| 90th | $160,000 | $76.93 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nebraska | $111,500 |
| Montana | $110,300 |
| California | $109,100 |
| Washington | $103,200 |
| Kansas | $102,500 |
| Illinois | $99,440 |
| Georgia | $95,900 |
| Mississippi | $95,210 |
| New York | $89,370 |
| Florida | $87,080 |
| New Jersey | $86,380 |
| Wisconsin | $86,320 |
| Texas | $85,990 |
| Indiana | $83,100 |
| Michigan | $82,620 |
| Oregon | $81,560 |
| Idaho | $81,010 |
| North Carolina | $80,540 |
| Iowa | $77,930 |
| Missouri | $77,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,040 |
| Kentucky | $74,640 |
| Oklahoma | $69,050 |
| Hawaii | $68,750 |
| Maryland | $67,600 |
| Virginia | $66,780 |
| Ohio | $65,990 |
| Minnesota | $65,900 |
| Arkansas | $63,920 |
| West Virginia | $62,740 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $158,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $142,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $126,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $123,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,600 |
| Omaha, NE | $120,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $111,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $110,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $109,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $109,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $108,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $108,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $108,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $43.22 ($89,900 a year).
How much does a farmer make a month?
About $7,492 a month before tax, based on a median of $89,900 a year.
How much does a farmer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,320 or less a year ($26.12 an hour); the top 10% make $160,000 or more.
Which state pays farmers the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $111,500 a year, followed by Montana ($110,300) and California ($109,100).
Which city pays farmers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $158,700 a year.
How many farmers are there in the United States?
About 6,500 people work as farmers.
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.