How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Memphis?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,330Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $43,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,330 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $43,690 | $21.00 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Nashville, TN | $34,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $31,500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,620 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $49,940 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $34,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,660 nationally, 13% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $31,020, so Memphis pays 1% more.
Where does Memphis rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
206 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,690 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.