How much does a farmworker make in Lexington?
$39,330a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $18.91 an hour or $3,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,060Median: $39,330Highest 10%: $54,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,060 | $12.05 | |
| 25th | $32,650 | $15.70 | |
| Median | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| 75th | $54,750 | $26.32 | |
| 90th | $54,810 | $26.35 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Louisville, KY | $36,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,850 |
Related jobs in Lexington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $57,590 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $18.91 ($39,330 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $39,330 against $36,670 nationally, 7% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $38,030, so Lexington pays 3% more.
Where does Lexington rank for farmworker pay?
38 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,810 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.