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Farmworkers in Michigan
Considering a career as a Farmworker in Michigan?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Farmworkers in Michigan are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Farmworkers in Michigan is growing faster than average.
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Farmworkers in Michigan earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Farmworkers Work in Michigan?
In 2018, there were 440 Farmworkers working in the state.
There were 450 Farmworkers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 560 Farmworkers working in it, which means Michigan has fewer Farmworkers than average.
Job Projections for Michigan
Jobs for Farmworkers in this state are growing at a rate of 10.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -3.8%.
Michigan Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 1,570 annual job openings, and a total of 10,280 jobs for Michigan Farmworkers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 38,600 annual jobs and 258,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Farmworkers Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Farmworkers ranged from $19,560 to $34,480 with $22,880 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.4 to $16.58. The median hourly rate was $11.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $10.32 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.68.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Michigan Metros for Farmworkers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Farmworkers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 80 | $23,710 |
Top States for Farmworkers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Farmworkers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5,630 | $22,540 |
| California | 2,510 | $29,100 |
| Kentucky | 1,980 | $25,240 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,640 | $26,140 |
| Nebraska | 1,260 | $28,900 |
| Colorado | 1,170 | $27,560 |
| Wisconsin | 1,170 | $28,190 |
| Missouri | 1,160 | $28,080 |
| Iowa | 1,160 | $32,230 |
| Alabama | 1,140 | $27,140 |
| Oklahoma | 1,130 | $21,880 |
| Florida | 1,020 | $25,660 |
| North Carolina | 1,010 | $26,350 |
| Idaho | 980 | $24,480 |
| Ohio | 980 | $28,580 |
| Kansas | 930 | $26,390 |
| Arkansas | 920 | $24,710 |
| Washington | 890 | $33,090 |
| Minnesota | 880 | $27,090 |
| Indiana | 650 | $24,710 |
Below are the states where Farmworkers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $33,090 |
| Louisiana | $32,330 |
| Iowa | $32,230 |
| New Hampshire | $31,990 |
| Mississippi | $31,720 |
| Massachusetts | $31,060 |
| Delaware | $30,780 |
| Hawaii | $30,100 |
| South Carolina | $29,780 |
| Nevada | $29,440 |
Related Careers in Michigan
Discover similar careers:
| Occupation | Michigan Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,650 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 360 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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