How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Iowa?
$37,590a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Iowa. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $37,590Highest 10%: $46,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $30,610 | $14.72 | |
| Median | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 90th | $46,700 | $22.45 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $42,630 |
| Waterloo, IA | $38,550 |
| Omaha, NE | $36,620 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,360 |
| Iowa City, IA | $31,700 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
| 13. Minnesota | $38,080 |
| 14. New Jersey | $37,710 |
| 15. Iowa | $37,590 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $37,540 |
| 17. Ohio | $37,470 |
| 18. Kansas | $37,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.07 ($37,590 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $37,590 against $35,660 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Iowa rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Iowa ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $42,630 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.