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Farm Hand salary
Average farm hand salary
$12.79
How much does a farm hand make?
The average farm hand salary in the United States is $26,594. Farm hand salaries typically range between $21,000 and $33,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for farm hands is $12.79 per hour.
Farm hand salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Farm hands earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Where can a Farm Hand earn more?
Farm Hand salary estimates from across the web
Average farm hand salary by state
Highest paying states for farm hands
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $40,049 | $19.25 |
| 2 | Montana | $38,144 | $18.34 |
| 3 | Idaho | $34,158 | $16.42 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $32,770 | $15.75 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $34,839 | $16.75 |
| 6 | Iowa | $32,567 | $15.66 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $33,590 | $16.15 |
| 8 | Missouri | $31,918 | $15.35 |
| 9 | Utah | $31,577 | $15.18 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $31,375 | $15.08 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $31,671 | $15.23 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $30,211 | $14.52 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $29,253 | $14.06 |
| 14 | Oregon | $30,856 | $14.83 |
| 15 | Vermont | $31,784 | $15.28 |
| 16 | Maine | $31,391 | $15.09 |
| 17 | New York | $29,004 | $13.94 |
| 18 | Washington | $28,772 | $13.83 |
| 19 | Ohio | $27,583 | $13.26 |
| 20 | Illinois | $28,241 | $13.58 |
| 21 | Arizona | $26,982 | $12.97 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $28,884 | $13.89 |
| 23 | Nevada | $27,382 | $13.16 |
| 24 | Alaska | $26,456 | $12.72 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $26,070 | $12.53 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $28,847 | $13.87 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $27,236 | $13.09 |
| 28 | Delaware | $28,471 | $13.69 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $29,017 | $13.95 |
| 30 | California | $29,014 | $13.95 |
| 31 | Kansas | $26,610 | $12.79 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $25,330 | $12.18 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $25,968 | $12.48 |
| 34 | Michigan | $26,268 | $12.63 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $23,316 | $11.21 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $29,121 | $14.00 |
| 37 | Colorado | $25,801 | $12.40 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $24,736 | $11.89 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $24,096 | $11.58 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $25,448 | $12.23 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $25,151 | $12.09 |
| 42 | Alabama | $24,181 | $11.63 |
| 43 | Georgia | $23,618 | $11.35 |
| 44 | Texas | $23,185 | $11.15 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $22,679 | $10.90 |
| 46 | Indiana | $21,112 | $10.15 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $20,091 | $9.66 |
| 48 | Florida | $22,032 | $10.59 |
| 49 | Maryland | $23,240 | $11.17 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $21,193 | $10.19 |
| 51 | Virginia | $20,524 | $9.87 |
Highest paying cities for farm hands
The highest-paying cities for farm hands are Hurdsfield, ND, Williston, ND, and Berlin, ND.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurdsfield, ND | $40,212 | $19.33 |
| 2 | Williston, ND | $40,148 | $19.30 |
| 3 | Berlin, ND | $39,705 | $19.09 |
| 4 | Ashley, ND | $39,370 | $18.93 |
| 5 | Fort Yates, ND | $39,239 | $18.86 |
| 6 | Roscoe, SD | $35,986 | $17.30 |
| 7 | Buffalo, SD | $34,946 | $16.80 |
| 8 | Miller, SD | $34,833 | $16.75 |
| 9 | Merrill, WI | $34,095 | $16.39 |
| 10 | Garretson, SD | $33,738 | $16.22 |
| 11 | Mitchell, SD | $33,565 | $16.14 |
| 12 | Sioux Falls, SD | $33,364 | $16.04 |
| 13 | Shawano, WI | $33,344 | $16.03 |
| 14 | Luverne, MN | $32,738 | $15.74 |
| 15 | Iowa City, IA | $31,867 | $15.32 |
| 16 | Norman, OK | $31,237 | $15.02 |
| 17 | Monett, MO | $31,131 | $14.97 |
| 18 | Bixby, OK | $31,118 | $14.96 |
| 19 | Painesville, OH | $29,193 | $14.04 |
| 20 | Bakersfield, CA | $29,100 | $13.99 |
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Farm Hand salary details
A farm hand's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a farm hand's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| Average | $26,594 | $2,216 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying farm hand jobs
The highest paying types of farm hands are rider, shepherd, and wrangler.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider | $50,175 | $4,181 | $24.12 | 3,281 |
| Groom | $30,872 | $2,573 | $14.84 | 9,302 |
| Wrangler | $34,274 | $2,856 | $16.48 | 176 |
| Farm Worker | $26,598 | $2,217 | $12.79 | 25,368 |
| Farm Labour | $26,720 | $2,227 | $12.85 | 25,319 |
| Ranch Hand | $27,569 | $2,297 | $13.25 | 4,309 |
Top companies hiring farm hands now:
Which companies pay farm hands the most?
Farm hand salaries at Tyson Foods and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average farm hand salary at companies like GPAC and Cobb-Vantress are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods | $30,523 | $14.67 |
| 2 | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | $29,058 | $13.97 |
| 3 | GPAC | $28,118 | $13.52 |
| 4 | Cobb-Vantress | $27,179 | $13.07 |
| 5 | Express Employment Indy South | $27,077 | $13.02 |
| 6 | R.W. Sidley | $26,419 | $12.70 |
| 7 | Denali Water Solutions | $26,113 | $12.55 |
| 8 | Taylor Shellfish | $26,097 | $12.55 |
| 9 | Bob Moore Auto Group | $25,182 | $12.11 |
| 10 | Dartmouth | $24,386 | $11.72 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Farm Hand salary by industry
The average farm hand salary varies across industries:
- The average farm hand salary in the hospitality industry is $26,443, the highest of any industry.
- The average farm hand salary in the finance industry is $26,089.
- Farm hands in the retail industry earn an average salary of $25,078, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for farm hands
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality | $26,443 | $12.71 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $26,089 | $12.54 |
| 3 | Agriculture | $26,004 | $12.50 |
| 4 | Professional | $25,762 | $12.39 |
| 5 | Transportation | $25,303 | $12.16 |
| 6 | Retail | $25,078 | $12.06 |
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Farm Hand salary trends
The average farm hand salary has risen by $6,418 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average farm hand earned $20,176 annually, but today, they earn $26,594 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for farm hands over the last decade.
Compare farm hand salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average farm hand salary over time
Compare farm hand salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Farm Hand salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,600 | $12.79 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $25,400 | $12.22 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $24,200 | $11.66 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $23,300 | $11.18 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $22,400 | $10.76 | +3.1% |
Recently added farm hand salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Farm Hand | New Hampshire | 12/18/2024 | $33,914 |
| Automation Personnel Services | Farm Hand | Ashland, AL | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| GPAC | Farm Hand | Green Bay, WI | 12/12/2024 | $48,001 |
| Agricruit | Seasonal Farm Hand | Kane, IL | 12/11/2024 | $35,834 |
| The Asher House LLC | Animal Sanctuary Farm Hand | Salem, OR | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| The Asher House | Animal Sanctuary Farm Hand | Salem, OR | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Central Queensland Highlands | Farm Hand | Willows, CA | 12/10/2024 | $47,622 |
| Biodynamics | Threefold Community Farm Farm Hand | New York, NY | 12/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Discovery Horse LLC | Farm Hand | Nore, MN | 12/10/2024 | $33,392 |
| Robin Hollow Farm | Flower Farm Hand | Rhode Island | 12/10/2024 | $33,392 |
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