How much does a farmworker make in Michigan?
$32,660a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Michigan. That is $15.70 an hour or $2,722 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.70
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,440Median: $32,660Highest 10%: $50,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,440 | $13.19 | |
| 25th | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| Median | $32,660 | $15.70 | |
| 75th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 90th | $50,470 | $24.26 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $32,950 |
| Lansing, MI | $32,870 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $27,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 41. Utah | $32,970 |
| 42. Wisconsin | $32,970 |
| 43. Missouri | $32,950 |
| 44. Michigan | $32,660 |
| 45. Louisiana | $31,940 |
| 46. Nevada | $31,700 |
| 47. Ohio | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $15.70 ($32,660 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $32,660 against $36,670 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Michigan rank for farmworker pay?
Michigan ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays farmworkers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $32,950 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.