How much does a farmworker make in New York?
$38,350a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $18.44 an hour or $3,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.44
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $38,350Highest 10%: $55,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 75th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 90th | $55,500 | $26.68 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Buffalo, NY | $35,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,790 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $79,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $70,120 |
| Animal Breeder | $49,350 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $43,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $18.44 ($38,350 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $38,350 against $36,670 nationally, 5% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $34,860, so New York pays 10% more.
Where does New York rank for farmworker pay?
44 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,500 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.