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How much do farm helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm helper in Wisconsin is $14.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.71 and $16.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a farm helper?

Farm Helpers are workers who assist with various tasks on a farm, such as planting, harvesting, feeding animals, maintaining equipment, and cleaning barns or fields. They typically work under the supervision of farmers or farm managers and help ensure that daily agricultural operations run smoothly. Farm Helpers can work on crop farms, livestock farms, or mixed-use farms, and their duties may vary depending on the season and type of farm. This role is essential for supporting the productivity and upkeep of agricultural operations.

What does a farm helper do?

A farm helper, or farmhand, performs manual labor and provides support to other agricultural workers on a farm. You can also find employment on a ranch. As a farm helper, your duties vary depending on the needs of your employer. Most farm helpers have different responsibilities depending on the season. During planting season, you help prepare the soil for planting, and you help collect fully-grown crops during harvest season. If you work with livestock, you often handle feeding or cleaning tasks. Some farm helpers perform maintenance tasks around the property or process crops for shipment or storage.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a farm helper?

To thrive as a Farm Helper, you need basic agricultural knowledge, physical stamina, and a willingness to perform manual labor, often without formal education requirements. Familiarity with farm machinery, tools, and sometimes safety certifications or pesticide handling permits are typically utilized. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication are valuable soft skills for working efficiently and safely in a team environment. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure productivity, safety, and smooth farm operations.

What are typical daily tasks and challenges for a farm helper?

As a Farm Helper, your daily responsibilities often involve assisting with planting, watering, harvesting crops, feeding and caring for livestock, and maintaining farm equipment. You may also be responsible for cleaning animal enclosures, repairing fences, and helping with the packaging and transportation of produce. The work can be physically demanding, often requiring long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions. Adapting to seasonal changes and learning to operate different types of machinery are common challenges, but this hands-on experience offers valuable skills and opportunities for advancement in agricultural careers.

What is the difference between Farm Helper vs Farm Worker?

AspectFarm HelperFarm Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; no formal certification neededHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require basic certifications
Work EnvironmentRural farms, outdoor fields, greenhousesRural farms, outdoor fields, greenhouses
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in small to medium farms for assisting with various tasksWidely used across farms for planting, harvesting, and general labor

Both Farm Helper and Farm Worker roles involve outdoor farm environments and similar basic skills. However, Farm Helper often refers to entry-level positions assisting with a variety of farm tasks, while Farm Worker may imply more direct involvement in specific farming activities. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but Farm Helper typically emphasizes assisting roles with minimal certifications required.

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Infographic showing various Farm Helper job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $30,713 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Seasonal Farm Worker

Eau Claire, WI • On-site

SEEK Careers Staffing
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$13.79/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Seasonal Farm Worker

Looking for a short-term opportunity where you can start quickly and earn extra income? No experience is required! We are hiring multiple Horseradish Sorters for seasonal agricultural work just south of Eau Claire. You’ll work indoors at a conveyor line sorting raw horseradish roots and preparing them for storage.

POSITION – Seasonal Farm Worker / Horseradish Sorter

JOB LOCATION – Eau Claire, WI

STARTING DATE – Immediate

EMPLOYMENT TERM – Seasonal, Several Weeks

EMPLOYMENT TYPE – Full-Time, Seasonal

WORK HOURS (SHIFT) – 1st Shift, Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., depending on weather

STARTING PAY – $13.79 per hour; this is agricultural work and hours over 40 are paid at straight time. No OT pay.

REQUIRED EDUCATION – None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – None. Must be able to pass E-Verify.


You don’t need previous manufacturing, agricultural, or sorting experience to get started. This is a great opportunity if you’re comfortable with repetitive, hands-on work and want a seasonal position with plenty of hours.

Responsibilities

  • Sort raw horseradish roots as they move through the conveyor line
  • Prepare horseradish roots for storage and further processing
  • Inspect and handle roots using your hands and wrists throughout the shift
  • Work at a conveyor line, table, or workstation
  • Sit or stand while performing sorting duties
  • Maintain an efficient and organized work area
  • Follow instructions and workplace safety procedures

Qualifications

  • No previous experience required
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
  • Ability to work Monday through Saturday during the seasonal harvest
  • Dependable attendance and willingness to work as scheduled
  • Comfortable performing repetitive sorting and inspection work
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Work Environment

  • Indoor agricultural work at a farm location south of Eau Claire
  • Employees may sit or stand at the conveyor line or workstation
  • Schedule and length of the season may vary depending on weather and harvest conditions
  • Gloves are provided. Replacement gloves may be subject to a $1 payroll deduction if the original pair is lost.
  • This is a seasonal agricultural position expected to last several weeks

Start quickly with no experience required and join a team helping prepare Wisconsin-grown horseradish for storage and processing. Apply today through SEEK Careers/Staffing!

About SEEK Careers/Staffing

You are a person with unique skills, experience and education.When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®.You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized.

SEEK Careers/Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.


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About SEEK Careers/Staffing

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SEEK was founded in 1971 by Carol Ann Schneider, CPC, SPHR, a Grafton, Wisconsin resident. The name SEEK was derived from a combination of initials in Carol’s family. It was a tradition that names derived in such a way would bring success to that person or business. So, from Carol’s home, SEEK assignment employees were sent to serve the temporary needs of Ozaukee County business people. The business grew and was eventually incorporated in 1975. The Grafton office expanded from Carol’s home to several other buildings in town before finally settling in their current location on Opportunity Drive in Grafton in 1997. Currently, there are 19 total branch offices with 16 located throughout Wisconsin and a recent acquisition has expanded SEEK’s portfolio to 3 branch offices in the Twin Cities.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Grafton, WI, US

Year founded

1971

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