How much does a farmworker make in New York?
$34,860a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in New York. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,860Highest 10%: $50,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 90th | $50,770 | $24.41 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,350 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 33. Arizona | $35,160 |
| 34. Connecticut | $35,140 |
| 35. South Carolina | $35,090 |
| 36. New York | $34,860 |
| 37. Texas | $33,920 |
| 38. Illinois | $33,840 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $16.76 ($34,860 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $34,860 against $36,670 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New York rank for farmworker pay?
New York ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in New York 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.