How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Jackson?
$31,120a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $14.96 an hour or $2,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.96
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,560Median: $31,120Highest 10%: $38,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,560 | $13.25 | |
| 25th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| Median | $31,120 | $14.96 | |
| 75th | $33,660 | $16.18 | |
| 90th | $38,400 | $18.46 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Memphis, TN | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,680 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $49,580 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $41,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $14.96 ($31,120 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $31,120 against $35,660 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $30,250, so Jackson pays 3% more.
Where does Jackson rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
207 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,400 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.