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How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Lancaster?

$36,590a year

Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $17.59 an hour or $3,049 a month.

Hourly
$17.59
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
93 of 240
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,150Median: $36,590Highest 10%: $50,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,150$11.61
25th$30,460$14.64
Median$36,590$17.59
75th$43,800$21.06
90th$50,510$24.28

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.

Allentown, PA$39,640
Philadelphia, PA$38,250
Lebanon, PA$38,140
Pittsburgh, PA$38,130
Gettysburg, PA$36,410
Erie, PA$35,930
Reading, PA$34,870
Harrisburg, PA$33,960
Scranton, PA$33,170
Farmworker and Laborer salary in Pennsylvania Farmworker and Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming$56,250
Agricultural Equipment Operator$43,720
Farmworker$36,670
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Lancaster?

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $17.59 ($36,590 a year).

Do farmworker and laborers make more in Lancaster than the national average?

Yes: $36,590 against $35,660 nationally, 3% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $37,010, so Lancaster pays 1% less.

Where does Lancaster rank for farmworker and laborer pay?

93 of 240 metro areas with data.

How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Lancaster?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,510 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.