How much does a farmworker make in New Jersey?
$38,960a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in New Jersey. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $38,960Highest 10%: $54,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 90th | $54,810 | $26.35 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,350 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,640 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 10. North Dakota | $40,320 |
| 11. Colorado | $39,740 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $39,520 |
| 13. New Jersey | $38,960 |
| 14. Wyoming | $38,920 |
| 15. North Carolina | $38,750 |
| 16. Virginia | $38,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.73 ($38,960 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $38,960 against $36,670 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for farmworker pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays farmworkers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,350 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.