How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Michigan?
$38,680a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Michigan. That is $18.60 an hour or $3,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.60
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,550Median: $38,680Highest 10%: $44,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,550 | $14.69 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| 75th | $42,290 | $20.33 | |
| 90th | $44,080 | $21.19 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $42,290 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $40,000 |
| Jackson, MI | $39,650 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,570 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,050 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,630 |
| Lansing, MI | $36,610 |
| Niles, MI | $36,300 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,060 |
| Muskegon, MI | $35,840 |
| Traverse City, MI | $35,690 |
| Flint, MI | $35,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 6. Nebraska | $39,530 |
| 7. Washington | $39,170 |
| 8. Maine | $39,060 |
| 9. Michigan | $38,680 |
| 10. Maryland | $38,420 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $38,220 |
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.60 ($38,680 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $38,680 against $35,660 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Michigan rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Michigan ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $42,290 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.