The average wage for a farmer in the United States is around $11.21 per hour.
Avg Wage
Farmers earn an average hourly wage of $11.21.
Salaries typically start from $9.85 per hour and go up to $16.01 per hour.
61% below national average Updated in 2018
Farmer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level farmer earnings begin at:
$16.01 per hour
$33,310 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$13.03 per hour
$27,108 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level farmer earnings begin at:
$11.21 per hour
$23,309 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$10.26 per hour
$21,332 per year
10th percentile
Starting level farmer earnings begin at:
$9.85 per hour
$20,486 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 about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than horse trainers but more than kennel technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Horse trainer salary | $24K |
| Zoo educator salary | $25K |
| Agricultural worker salary | $26K |
| Organic farmer salary | $24K |
| Dog groomer salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $23K |
| Equestrian salary | $22K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $23K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $22K |
| Kennel technician salary | $19K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)