How much does a farmworker make in Salem?
$41,400a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $19.90 an hour or $3,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.90
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,740Median: $41,400Highest 10%: $44,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,740 | $16.22 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
| 75th | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
| 90th | $44,010 | $21.16 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Portland, OR | $40,320 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Logging Equipment Operator | $62,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $49,740 |
| Grader and Sorter | $38,550 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $19.90 ($41,400 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $41,400 against $36,670 nationally, 13% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,480, so Salem pays 17% more.
Where does Salem rank for farmworker pay?
30 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,010 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.