How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Alabama?
$33,870a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Alabama. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $33,870Highest 10%: $41,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| Median | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 90th | $41,090 | $19.75 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $37,570 |
| Birmingham, AL | $36,890 |
| Auburn, AL | $36,620 |
| Huntsville, AL | $36,400 |
| Dothan, AL | $32,970 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $30,440 |
| Florence, AL | $29,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 31. Arizona | $35,080 |
| 32. Idaho | $34,470 |
| 33. Oregon | $34,070 |
| 34. Alabama | $33,870 |
| 35. North Carolina | $33,870 |
| 36. Utah | $33,490 |
| 37. Nevada | $33,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $16.28 ($33,870 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $33,870 against $35,660 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Alabama ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $37,570 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.