How much does a farmworker make in Kentucky?
$38,030a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Kentucky. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,820Median: $38,030Highest 10%: $54,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,820 | $11.93 | |
| 25th | $32,650 | $15.70 | |
| Median | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $54,760 | $26.33 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $39,330 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 16. Virginia | $38,670 |
| 17. California | $38,640 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $38,280 |
| 19. Kentucky | $38,030 |
| 20. South Dakota | $38,000 |
| 21. Indiana | $37,530 |
| 22. Mississippi | $37,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.28 ($38,030 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $38,030 against $36,670 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for farmworker pay?
Kentucky ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays farmworkers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $39,330 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.