How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Lexington?
$33,230a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $15.98 an hour or $2,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.98
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 190 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $33,230Highest 10%: $45,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $33,230 | $15.98 | |
| 75th | $42,010 | $20.20 | |
| 90th | $45,950 | $22.09 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $38,650 |
| Louisville, KY | $33,990 |
Related jobs in Lexington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $57,590 |
| Farmworker | $39,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $15.98 ($33,230 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $33,230 against $35,660 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $33,050, so Lexington pays 1% more.
Where does Lexington rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
190 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,950 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.