How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Rochester?
$36,800a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,970Median: $36,800Highest 10%: $45,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,970 | $15.85 | |
| 25th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $42,500 | $20.43 | |
| 90th | $45,110 | $21.69 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| New York, NY | $43,970 |
| Albany, NY | $39,960 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,810 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,980 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,150 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,730 |
Related jobs in Rochester
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $17.69 ($36,800 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $36,800 against $35,660 nationally, 3% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $40,930, so Rochester pays 10% less.
Where does Rochester rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
84 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,110 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.