How much does a farmworker and laborer make in New York?
$40,930a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in New York. That is $19.68 an hour or $3,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.68
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,950Median: $40,930Highest 10%: $48,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| Median | $40,930 | $19.68 | |
| 75th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 90th | $48,570 | $23.35 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $43,970 |
| Albany, NY | $39,960 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,810 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,980 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,150 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 2. South Dakota | $42,260 |
| 3. Montana | $41,390 |
| 4. Illinois | $41,050 |
| 5. New York | $40,930 |
| 6. Nebraska | $39,530 |
| 7. Washington | $39,170 |
| 8. Maine | $39,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $19.68 ($40,930 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $40,930 against $35,660 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
New York ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in New York 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.