How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Chicago?
$36,890a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,890Highest 10%: $51,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 90th | $51,040 | $24.54 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Champaign, IL | $48,390 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,630 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,070 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $64,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $58,420 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $47,080 |
| Grader and Sorter | $39,870 |
| Farmworker | $33,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.74 ($36,890 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $36,890 against $35,660 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,050, so Chicago pays 10% less.
Where does Chicago rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
82 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,040 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.