Farmer Salary in the United States

How much does a Farmer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Farmer in the United States is $46,912 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Farmer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,271
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,463 to $57,046
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,413
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Farmer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,046 $4,754 $1,097 $27
Average $46,912 $3,909 $902 $23
25th Percentile $42,463 $3,539 $817 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Farmer Salaries

A Farmer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Farmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Farmer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,860
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,042
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,167
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,830
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,277
Levels Salary
Entry Level Farmer$43,860
Intermediate Level Farmer$44,042
Senior Level Farmer$46,167
Specialist Level Farmer$51,830
Expert Level Farmer$52,277
$43,860 0 yr
$44,042 < 2 yrs
$46,167 2-4 yrs
$51,830 5-8 yrs
$52,277 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Farmers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $59,171
  • San Francisco: $58,589
  • Oakland: $57,289

What Skills Can Increase a Farmer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 7.64% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • B2B Sales (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Selling products and services directly from one business to another.
  • Cross-Selling (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Cross-selling is the action or practice of selling an additional product or service to an existing customer. In practice, businesses define cross-selling in many different ways. Elements that might influence the definition might include the size of the business, the industry sector it operates within and the financial motivations of those required to define the term. The objective of cross-selling can be either to increase the income derived from the client or to protect the relationship with the client or clients. The approach to the process of cross-selling can be varied. Unlike the acquiring of new business, cross-selling involves an element of risk that existing relationships with the client could be disrupted. For that reason, it is important to ensure that the additional product or service being sold to the client or clients enhances the value the client or clients get from the organization.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 7.64%
B2B Sales 2.98%
Cross-Selling 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Farmer's salary.
  • Cloud Security: Can increase your salary by up to 47%.
  • Cold Calling: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Business To Business: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cloud Security
$68,961
47%
Cold Calling
$64,739
38%
Business To Business
$62,863
34%
Negotiating
$55,826
19%
Business Development
$55,357
18%
Salesforce
$53,949
15%
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Farmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Farmer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Farmer

Salaries for a Farmer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,063 in 2023 to around $54,217 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Farmer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Farmer Over Time

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