How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Portland?
$36,000a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.31 an hour or $3,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,960Median: $36,000Highest 10%: $46,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,960 | $16.33 | |
| 25th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| Median | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 75th | $42,040 | $20.21 | |
| 90th | $46,560 | $22.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Corvallis, OR | $42,170 |
| Bend, OR | $40,000 |
| Medford, OR | $38,770 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,200 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,150 |
| Salem, OR | $33,450 |
| Albany, OR | $31,490 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $65,520 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $64,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $60,900 |
| Logging Worker | $58,840 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,150 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $41,610 |
| Farmworker | $40,320 |
| Grader and Sorter | $34,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.31 ($36,000 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $36,000 against $35,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $34,070, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
115 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,560 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.