How much does a farmworker make in Louisville?
$36,400a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,620Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $49,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,620 | $11.36 | |
| 25th | $32,970 | $15.85 | |
| Median | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| 90th | $49,780 | $23.93 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Lexington, KY | $39,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,850 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $51,990 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $36,400 against $36,670 nationally, 1% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $38,030, so Louisville pays 4% less.
Where does Louisville rank for farmworker pay?
67 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,780 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.