How much does a farmer make in New Jersey?
$86,380a year
Median yearly pay for farmers in New Jersey. That is $41.53 an hour or $7,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.53
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,440Median: $86,380Highest 10%: $165,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| 25th | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| Median | $86,380 | $41.53 | |
| 75th | $112,500 | $54.10 | |
| 90th | $165,800 | $79.70 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $96,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $86,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmers.
| 8. Mississippi | $95,210 |
| 9. New York | $89,370 |
| 10. Florida | $87,080 |
| 11. New Jersey | $86,380 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $86,320 |
| 13. Texas | $85,990 |
| 14. Indiana | $83,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $41.53 ($86,380 a year).
Do farmers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $86,380 against $89,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for farmer pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 30 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays farmers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $96,480 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.