How much does a farmworker make in Buffalo?
$35,920a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.27 an hour or $2,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.27
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,920Highest 10%: $38,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| Median | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 75th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 90th | $38,400 | $18.46 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| New York, NY | $38,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,790 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Farmworker and Laborer | $35,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.27 ($35,920 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $35,920 against $36,670 nationally, 2% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $34,860, so Buffalo pays 3% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for farmworker pay?
71 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,400 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.