How much does a farmworker make in Mississippi?
$37,430a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Mississippi. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $37,430Highest 10%: $84,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| Median | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $42,200 | $20.29 | |
| 90th | $84,390 | $40.57 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 19. Kentucky | $38,030 |
| 20. South Dakota | $38,000 |
| 21. Indiana | $37,530 |
| 22. Mississippi | $37,430 |
| 23. Nebraska | $37,220 |
| 24. Kansas | $37,060 |
| 25. Montana | $37,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $18.00 ($37,430 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
Yes: $37,430 against $36,670 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Mississippi rank for farmworker pay?
Mississippi ranks 22 of 49 states.
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.