How much does a farmworker make in Illinois?
$33,840a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Illinois. That is $16.27 an hour or $2,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.27
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,840Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| 75th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $37,420 |
| Chicago, IL | $33,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 35. South Carolina | $35,090 |
| 36. New York | $34,860 |
| 37. Texas | $33,920 |
| 38. Illinois | $33,840 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,720 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $33,670 |
| 41. Utah | $32,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.27 ($33,840 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $33,840 against $36,670 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for farmworker pay?
Illinois ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays farmworkers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $37,420 a year.
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.