How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Mississippi?
$30,250a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Mississippi. That is $14.54 an hour or $2,521 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.54
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,950Median: $30,250Highest 10%: $40,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,950 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| Median | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 75th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $40,100 | $19.28 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $31,200 |
| Jackson, MS | $31,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 47. Tennessee | $31,020 |
| 48. Florida | $30,640 |
| 49. Georgia | $30,300 |
| 50. Mississippi | $30,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.54 ($30,250 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $30,250 against $35,660 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $31,200 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.