How much does a farmworker make in Detroit?
$32,950a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $15.84 an hour or $2,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.84
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,910Median: $32,950Highest 10%: $50,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,910 | $13.90 | |
| 25th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| Median | $32,950 | $15.84 | |
| 75th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 90th | $50,630 | $24.34 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Lansing, MI | $32,870 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $27,440 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $83,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $57,630 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $38,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $15.84 ($32,950 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $32,950 against $36,670 nationally, 10% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $32,660, so Detroit pays 1% more.
Where does Detroit rank for farmworker pay?
97 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,630 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.