How much does a farmworker make in Virginia?
$38,670a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Virginia. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.59
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,530Median: $38,670Highest 10%: $62,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 25th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 75th | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| 90th | $62,010 | $29.81 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $50,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,880 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,430 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $43,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 13. New Jersey | $38,960 |
| 14. Wyoming | $38,920 |
| 15. North Carolina | $38,750 |
| 16. Virginia | $38,670 |
| 17. California | $38,640 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $38,280 |
| 19. Kentucky | $38,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $18.59 ($38,670 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $38,670 against $36,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for farmworker pay?
Virginia ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays farmworkers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $50,100 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.