Farmer Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
The median farmer salary in the United States is $89,900 per year ($43.22/hour). Salaries range from $54,320 at the entry level to $160,020+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,500 farmer jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$89,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.22
per hour
Employment
6,500
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$54,320
25th percentile
$66,300
Median
$89,900
75th percentile
$118,860
90th percentile
$160,020
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
85,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ 5 years or more experience
Farmer Salary by State
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$63K$111K■ No data
Top Paying States
Nebraska
$111K
+24%
Montana
$110K
+23%
California
$109K
+21%
Washington
$103K
+15%
Kansas
$102K
+14%
Illinois
$99K
+11%
Georgia
$96K
+7%
Mississippi
$95K
+6%
New York
$89K
-1%
Florida
$87K
-3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $111,460 | +24.0% |
| Montana | $110,250 | +22.6% |
| California | $109,140 | +21.4% |
| Washington | $103,240 | +14.8% |
| Kansas | $102,490 | +14.0% |
| Illinois | $99,440 | +10.6% |
| Georgia | $95,900 | +6.7% |
| Mississippi | $95,210 | +5.9% |
| New York | $89,370 | -0.6% |
| Florida | $87,080 | -3.1% |
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Farmer Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $158,660 | +76.5% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $142,560 | +58.6% |
| Yakima, WA | $126,170 | +40.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,070 | +39.1% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $123,340 | +37.2% |
| Salinas, CA | $122,630 | +36.4% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $120,570 | +34.1% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $111,470 | +24.0% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $110,840 | +23.3% |
| Modesto, CA | $109,630 | +21.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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