How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Kentucky?
$33,050a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Kentucky. That is $15.89 an hour or $2,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.89
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,490Median: $33,050Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,490 | $12.74 | |
| 25th | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| Median | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 75th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $38,650 |
| Louisville, KY | $33,990 |
| Lexington, KY | $33,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 38. Louisiana | $33,260 |
| 39. Delaware | $33,090 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $33,090 |
| 41. Kentucky | $33,050 |
| 42. Arkansas | $32,970 |
| 43. Texas | $32,840 |
| 44. New Mexico | $31,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $15.89 ($33,050 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $33,050 against $35,660 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $38,650 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.