How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Detroit?
$38,050a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.29
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,700Median: $38,050Highest 10%: $46,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,700 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $36,130 | $17.37 | |
| Median | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 75th | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| 90th | $46,250 | $22.24 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $42,290 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $40,000 |
| Jackson, MI | $39,650 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,570 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,630 |
| Lansing, MI | $36,610 |
| Niles, MI | $36,300 |
| Traverse City, MI | $35,690 |
| Flint, MI | $35,090 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $83,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $57,630 |
| Farmworker | $32,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $18.29 ($38,050 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $38,050 against $35,660 nationally, 7% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $38,680, so Detroit pays 2% less.
Where does Detroit rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
58 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,250 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.