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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Related jobs in Lancaster
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,250 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $43,720 |
| Farmworker | $36,670 |
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.