How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Salem?
$33,450a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.08 an hour or $2,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.08
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,450Highest 10%: $36,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| Median | $33,450 | $16.08 | |
| 75th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| 90th | $36,270 | $17.44 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Corvallis, OR | $42,170 |
| Bend, OR | $40,000 |
| Medford, OR | $38,770 |
| Portland, OR | $36,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,200 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,150 |
| Albany, OR | $31,490 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Logging Equipment Operator | $62,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $49,740 |
| Farmworker | $41,400 |
| Grader and Sorter | $38,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.08 ($33,450 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $33,450 against $35,660 nationally, 6% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $34,070, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
183 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,270 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.