How much does a farmworker make in Portland?
$40,320a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $19.38 an hour or $3,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.38
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $40,320Highest 10%: $52,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| 75th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 90th | $52,560 | $25.27 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Salem, OR | $41,400 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $65,520 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $64,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $60,900 |
| Logging Worker | $58,840 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $44,150 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $41,610 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,000 |
| Grader and Sorter | $34,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $19.38 ($40,320 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $40,320 against $36,670 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,480, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for farmworker pay?
34 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,560 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.