How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Buffalo?
$35,980a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,150Median: $35,980Highest 10%: $45,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,150 | $15.94 | |
| 25th | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| Median | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $42,780 | $20.57 | |
| 90th | $45,830 | $22.03 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| New York, NY | $43,970 |
| Albany, NY | $39,960 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,810 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,150 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,730 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Farmworker | $35,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.30 ($35,980 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $35,980 against $35,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $40,930, so Buffalo pays 12% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
116 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,830 or more.
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.