How much does a farmworker make in Tennessee?
$33,720a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Tennessee. That is $16.21 an hour or $2,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.21
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,550Median: $33,720Highest 10%: $47,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,550 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| Median | $33,720 | $16.21 | |
| 75th | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| 90th | $47,560 | $22.87 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,580 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 36. New York | $34,860 |
| 37. Texas | $33,920 |
| 38. Illinois | $33,840 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,720 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $33,670 |
| 41. Utah | $32,970 |
| 42. Wisconsin | $32,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.21 ($33,720 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,720 against $36,670 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for farmworker pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays farmworkers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $46,580 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.