The average wage for a farmer in New York is around $11.54 per hour.
Avg Wage
Farmers earn an average hourly wage of $11.54.
Salaries typically start from $5.10 per hour and go up to $13.90 per hour.
71% below national average Updated in 2017
Farmer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level farmer earnings begin at:
$13.90 per hour
$28,912 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$13.00 per hour
$27,030 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level farmer earnings begin at:
$11.54 per hour
$24,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$8.25 per hour
$17,160 per year
10th percentile
Starting level farmer earnings begin at:
$5.10 per hour
$10,608 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 9% less than similar careers in New York. On average, they make less than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary assistant salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $24K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)