How much does a farmer make in Iowa?
$77,930a year
Median yearly pay for farmers in Iowa. That is $37.47 an hour or $6,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.47
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,200Median: $77,930Highest 10%: $112,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,200 | $25.10 | |
| 25th | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| Median | $77,930 | $37.47 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.23 | |
| 90th | $112,600 | $54.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $120,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmers.
| 16. Oregon | $81,560 |
| 17. Idaho | $81,010 |
| 18. North Carolina | $80,540 |
| 19. Iowa | $77,930 |
| 20. Missouri | $77,650 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $76,040 |
| 22. Kentucky | $74,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.47 ($77,930 a year).
Do farmers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $77,930 against $89,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for farmer pay?
Iowa ranks 19 of 30 states.
Which city in Iowa pays farmers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $120,600 a year.
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.