How much does a farmworker make in Madison?
$38,270a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $18.40 an hour or $3,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,830Median: $38,270Highest 10%: $51,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,830 | $13.86 | |
| 25th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 75th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $51,230 | $24.63 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,950 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,790 |
| Appleton, WI | $29,380 |
| Wausau, WI | $28,030 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,440 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $49,410 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $18.40 ($38,270 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $38,270 against $36,670 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $32,970, so Madison pays 16% more.
Where does Madison rank for farmworker pay?
46 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,230 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.