How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $18.39 an hour or $3,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.39
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,730 | $14.77 | |
| 25th | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| Median | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 75th | $45,980 | $22.11 | |
| 90th | $56,900 | $27.36 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Allentown, PA | $39,640 |
| Lebanon, PA | $38,140 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,130 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,590 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $36,410 |
| Erie, PA | $35,930 |
| Reading, PA | $34,870 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $33,960 |
| Scranton, PA | $33,170 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $59,400 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $55,650 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $49,220 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $39,490 |
| Farmworker | $36,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $18.39 ($38,250 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $38,250 against $35,660 nationally, 7% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $37,010, so Philadelphia pays 3% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
51 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,900 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.