How much does a farmworker and laborer make in New York?
$43,970a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $21.14 an hour or $3,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.14
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,180Median: $43,970Highest 10%: $50,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| Median | $43,970 | $21.14 | |
| 75th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| 90th | $50,060 | $24.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $79,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $70,120 |
| Animal Breeder | $49,350 |
| Farmworker | $38,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $21.14 ($43,970 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,970 against $35,660 nationally, 23% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $40,930, so New York pays 7% more.
Where does New York rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
9 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,060 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.