How much does a farmworker make in Iowa?
$36,480a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Iowa. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,950Median: $36,480Highest 10%: $50,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,950 | $13.92 | |
| 25th | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| Median | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 90th | $50,540 | $24.30 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $48,870 |
| Des Moines, IA | $40,120 |
| Omaha, NE | $39,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 26. Delaware | $36,940 |
| 27. Florida | $36,790 |
| 28. Alabama | $36,620 |
| 29. Iowa | $36,480 |
| 30. New Mexico | $36,400 |
| 31. Oregon | $35,480 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $35,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.54 ($36,480 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $36,480 against $36,670 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for farmworker pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays farmworkers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $48,870 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.