How much does a farmer make in Kentucky?
$74,640a year
Median yearly pay for farmers in Kentucky. That is $35.88 an hour or $6,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.88
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,350Median: $74,640Highest 10%: $129,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,350 | $28.05 | |
| 25th | $67,140 | $32.28 | |
| Median | $74,640 | $35.88 | |
| 75th | $98,910 | $47.55 | |
| 90th | $129,500 | $62.24 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $74,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmers.
| 19. Iowa | $77,930 |
| 20. Missouri | $77,650 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $76,040 |
| 22. Kentucky | $74,640 |
| 23. Oklahoma | $69,050 |
| 24. Hawaii | $68,750 |
| 25. Maryland | $67,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $35.88 ($74,640 a year).
Do farmers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $74,640 against $89,900 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for farmer pay?
Kentucky ranks 22 of 30 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays farmers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $74,640 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.