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.
62% below national average Updated in 2018
Farmer earnings by seniority
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)