How much does a farmworker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Average (mean)
- $39,260
- Jobs
- 32,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,360 | $13.15 | |
| 25th | $31,020 | $14.91 | |
| Median | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 90th | $54,080 | $26.00 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $50,450 |
| West Virginia | $48,460 |
| Hawaii | $47,050 |
| Minnesota | $46,020 |
| Washington | $45,370 |
| Maine | $42,170 |
| Maryland | $41,760 |
| Vermont | $40,730 |
| Idaho | $40,580 |
| North Dakota | $40,320 |
| Colorado | $39,740 |
| New Hampshire | $39,520 |
| New Jersey | $38,960 |
| Wyoming | $38,920 |
| North Carolina | $38,750 |
| Virginia | $38,670 |
| California | $38,640 |
| Massachusetts | $38,280 |
| Kentucky | $38,030 |
| South Dakota | $38,000 |
| Indiana | $37,530 |
| Mississippi | $37,430 |
| Nebraska | $37,220 |
| Kansas | $37,060 |
| Montana | $37,010 |
| Delaware | $36,940 |
| Florida | $36,790 |
| Alabama | $36,620 |
| Iowa | $36,480 |
| New Mexico | $36,400 |
| Oregon | $35,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,360 |
| Arizona | $35,160 |
| Connecticut | $35,140 |
| South Carolina | $35,090 |
| New York | $34,860 |
| Texas | $33,920 |
| Illinois | $33,840 |
| Tennessee | $33,720 |
| Oklahoma | $33,670 |
| Utah | $32,970 |
| Wisconsin | $32,970 |
| Missouri | $32,950 |
| Michigan | $32,660 |
| Louisiana | $31,940 |
| Nevada | $31,700 |
| Ohio | $31,200 |
| Arkansas | $29,340 |
| Georgia | $28,410 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $62,540 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $59,900 |
| Washington, DC | $50,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,880 |
| Sioux City, IA | $48,870 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,950 |
| Topeka, KS | $47,490 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,430 |
| North Port, FL | $46,860 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,580 |
| Boulder, CO | $46,260 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,130 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,970 |
| Montgomery, AL | $45,700 |
| Boise City, ID | $45,670 |
In other countries
Farmworker belongs to the international group "Subsistence livestock farmers".
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
- Agricultural Worker$39,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).
How much does a farmworker make a month?
About $3,056 a month before tax, based on a median of $36,670 a year.
How much does a farmworker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,360 or less a year ($13.15 an hour); the top 10% make $54,080 or more.
Which state pays farmworkers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $50,450 a year, followed by West Virginia ($48,460) and Hawaii ($47,050).
Which city pays farmworkers the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $62,540 a year.
How many farmworkers are there in the United States?
About 32,810 people work as farmworkers.
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.