Average Farmer Salary
Updated February 9, 2022
Average Farmer Salary
13.60 hourly
To create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
$28,000 yearly
Entry level Salary
$17,000 yearly$17,000
10 %
$28,000
Median
$45,000
90 %
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What is a Farmer's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $28,279 | $2,357 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
Average Farmer Salary By State
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Farmer average salary by State
| State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,968 | $13.93 | |
| Alaska | $28,301 | $13.61 | |
| Arizona | $26,278 | $12.63 | |
| Arkansas | $26,734 | $12.85 | 3 |
| California | $26,785 | $12.88 | 8 |
| Colorado | $23,786 | $11.44 | 3 |
| Connecticut | $31,866 | $15.32 | |
| Delaware | $30,770 | $14.79 | |
| District of Columbia | $34,182 | $16.43 | |
| Florida | $30,101 | $14.47 | 4 |
| Georgia | $24,074 | $11.57 | 9 |
| Hawaii | $32,455 | $15.60 | |
| Idaho | $19,857 | $9.55 | 5 |
| Illinois | $32,822 | $15.78 | 6 |
| Indiana | $29,414 | $14.14 | 2 |
| Iowa | $30,194 | $14.52 | 1 |
| Kansas | $28,060 | $13.49 | 1 |
| Kentucky | $31,350 | $15.07 | 3 |
| Louisiana | $22,521 | $10.83 | |
| Maine | $32,136 | $15.45 | |
| Maryland | $29,792 | $14.32 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $30,893 | $14.85 | |
| Michigan | $32,962 | $15.85 | 2 |
| Minnesota | $31,298 | $15.05 | 4 |
| Mississippi | $28,473 | $13.69 | 1 |
| Missouri | $29,216 | $14.05 | 4 |
| Montana | $23,199 | $11.15 | 17 |
| Nebraska | $27,542 | $13.24 | 9 |
| Nevada | $20,007 | $9.62 | 2 |
| New Hampshire | $29,681 | $14.27 | |
| New Jersey | $39,920 | $19.19 | |
| New Mexico | $24,466 | $11.76 | 1 |
| New York | $39,878 | $19.17 | 2 |
| North Carolina | $31,593 | $15.19 | |
| North Dakota | $29,171 | $14.02 | |
| Ohio | $34,651 | $16.66 | 3 |
| Oklahoma | $27,729 | $13.33 | 3 |
| Oregon | $24,527 | $11.79 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,755 | $18.63 | 2 |
| Rhode Island | $31,821 | $15.30 | |
| South Carolina | $30,262 | $14.55 | |
| South Dakota | $27,283 | $13.12 | |
| Tennessee | $24,180 | $11.63 | |
| Texas | $25,858 | $12.43 | 18 |
| Utah | $22,160 | $10.65 | 4 |
| Vermont | $27,961 | $13.44 | |
| Virginia | $35,012 | $16.83 | 1 |
| Washington | $21,745 | $10.45 | 11 |
| West Virginia | $34,163 | $16.42 | |
| Wisconsin | $25,149 | $12.09 | 2 |
| Wyoming | $22,885 | $11.00 |
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Highest Paying Cities For Farmer
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| City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $40,187 | $19.32 |
| Kearny, NJ | $40,061 | $19.26 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,257 | $18.87 |
| Washington, DC | $34,169 | $16.43 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $32,992 | $15.86 |
| Des Moines, IA | $29,625 | $14.24 |
How much does a Farmer make?
Average Farmer Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Farmer Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $28,300 | $13.60 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | $29,600 | $14.21 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | $28,200 | $13.57 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | $28,900 | $13.90 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $27,600 | $13.25 | +3.3% |
How Much Do Farmers Make In Different Industries?
Highest Paying Industries For Farmers
| Rank | Industry | Average Farmer Salary | Farmer Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | $27,459 | $21k $32k |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $27,213 | $21k $32k |
| 3 | Retail | $26,462 | $21k $32k |
| 4 | Agriculture | $26,128 | $21k $32k |
| 5 | Professional | $25,842 | $21k $32k |
| 6 | Government | $25,422 | $21k $32k |
High Paying Farmer Jobs
Average JOB Salary by Field
A farmworker is responsible for applying fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides to crops and livestock. You will operate agricultural machinery under the direction of a rancher, farmer, or an agricultural manager. Your duties will typically include harvesting and inspecting crops manually, irrigating farm soil and maintaining pipes, pumps, d ditches, and feeding livestock. As a farmworker, you will operate milking machinery and other farm machinery such as plows and tractors, maintain farm buildings, and trim hedges. You are also expected to mend walls and fences and clear drainage ditches.
Farm Labour
Avg. salary: $26,889
Also called agricultural workers, farm laborers are people who inspect and harvest crops. The workers irrigate soil on the farm and maintain their pumps, pipes, or ditches. They service and operate farm tools and machinery. Their job involves the maintenance of crops like vegetables, nuts, and fruits. They look after livestock on the farm like cows, chickens, etc. Also, they inspect the animals for the detection of symptoms of injuries or illnesses and administer vaccines for disease protection.
Farm Worker
Avg. salary: $26,719
A farmworker is responsible for applying fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides to crops and livestock. You will operate agricultural machinery under the direction of a rancher, farmer, or an agricultural manager. Your duties will typically include harvesting and inspecting crops manually, irrigating farm soil and maintaining pipes, pumps, d ditches, and feeding livestock. As a farmworker, you will operate milking machinery and other farm machinery such as plows and tractors, maintain farm buildings, and trim hedges. You are also expected to mend walls and fences and clear drainage ditches.
Average Salary By Related Field
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Labour | $26,890 | $2,241 | $12.93 | 24,748 |
| Farm Worker | $26,720 | $2,227 | $12.85 | 43,806 |
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Highest Paying Companies For Farmers
| Rank | Company | Zippia Score | Average Farmer Salary | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44,665 | |||
| 2 | $38,546 | |||
| 3 | $36,838 | |||
| 4 | $29,034 | |||
| 5 | $28,482 | |||
| 6 | $28,126 |
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Recently Added Farmer Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Maintenance Supv I-Farm Shop | Brazoria, TX | 01/25/2022 | $36,077 |
| Zingerman's | Cornman Farms Event Staff | Dexter, MI | 01/11/2022 | $29,218 |
| Patty Pan Cooperative | Kitchen Prep/Farmers Market Grill | Shoreline, WA | 12/26/2021 | $37,566 |
| Randstad Us | Production/Hydroponic Farmer | West Columbia, SC | 12/24/2021 | $27,131 |
| Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Maintenance Supv I-Farm Shop | Navasota, TX | 12/24/2021 | $36,077 |
| WSU DEPT of Prosser | Farmer 3 | Prosser, WA | 12/22/2021 | $35,988 |
| Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Maintenance Supv III-Farm Shop | Brazoria, TX | 12/14/2021 | $42,522 |
| University of California | Farm Smart CES 1 | Ione, CA | 12/14/2021 | $33,789 |
| Breadblok | Farmers Market Vendor | Hawthorne, CA | 10/28/2021 | $35,479 |
| Loki Fish Company | Farmers Market Employee | Seattle, WA | 08/27/2021 | $41,740 |
Average Farmer Salary by Demographic
Farmer Gender Pay Gap
Male Income
$27,432
Female Income
$25,894
| Gender | Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $27,432 |
| Female | $25,894 |
Median Farmer Income by Race
Farmer Income by Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| White | $26,863 |
| Black or African American | $25,872 |
| Asian | $24,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,603 |
Average Farmer Salary by Education Level
Farmer Salary by Education Level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,432 |
| Master's Degree | $34,171 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,454 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,365 |