How much does a farmworker and laborer make in New Jersey?
$37,710a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in New Jersey. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,520Median: $37,710Highest 10%: $49,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,520 | $16.12 | |
| 25th | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| Median | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $44,010 | $21.16 | |
| 90th | $49,330 | $23.72 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $43,970 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,250 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,530 |
| Trenton, NJ | $37,510 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $35,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 11. Massachusetts | $38,220 |
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
| 13. Minnesota | $38,080 |
| 14. New Jersey | $37,710 |
| 15. Iowa | $37,590 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $37,540 |
| 17. Ohio | $37,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.13 ($37,710 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $37,710 against $35,660 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays farmworker and laborers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $43,970 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.