How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Illinois?
$41,050a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Illinois. That is $19.74 an hour or $3,421 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.74
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,700Median: $41,050Highest 10%: $51,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,700 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $41,050 | $19.74 | |
| 75th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| 90th | $51,010 | $24.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $48,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,630 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,070 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,890 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 1. Wyoming | $55,180 |
| 2. South Dakota | $42,260 |
| 3. Montana | $41,390 |
| 4. Illinois | $41,050 |
| 5. New York | $40,930 |
| 6. Nebraska | $39,530 |
| 7. Washington | $39,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.74 ($41,050 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $41,050 against $35,660 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Illinois rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $48,390 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.