The average wage for a farmer in the United States is around $2.88 per hour.
Avg Wage
Farmers earn an average hourly wage of $2.88.
Salaries typically start from $0.00 per hour and go up to $17.31 per hour.
79% below national average Updated in 2023
Farmer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level farmer earnings begin at:
$17.31 per hour
$36,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$9.62 per hour
$20,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level farmer earnings begin at:
$2.88 per hour
$6,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$0.14 per hour
$300 per year
10th percentile
Starting level farmer earnings begin at:
$0.00 per hour
$6 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Farmer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $29,692 |
| Iowa | $27,040 |
| Minnesota | $27,040 |
| Oregon | $26,891 |
| New York | $24,000 |
| Ohio | $20,800 |
| Washington | $20,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,000 |
| Texas | $20,000 |
How do farmer salaries compare to similar careers?
Farmers earn 8% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than veterinary technologists but more than farm equipment mechanics.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary technologist salary | $19K |
| Animal breeder salary | $19K |
| Rancher salary | $10K |
| Soil and plant scientist salary | $17K |
| Kennel technician salary | $12K |
| Farmer salary | $6K |
| Animal control worker salary | $11K |
| Agricultural inspector salary | $11K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $10K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $9K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)