Custom field cultivating rates by state
7 state surveys. Years differ and aren't inflation-adjusted. Arkansas: no university survey; farmer reports wanted.
| State | Includes | Job (survey wording) | Unit | Avg | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas · 2026 | Field cultivating | Field cultivator (spring tooth harrow) | per acre | $18.95 | $8.00–$40.00 |
| Georgia · 2024 | Field cultivating | Field Cultivate | per acre | $15.86 | $4.00–$40.00 |
| Mississippi · 2024 | Field cultivating | Field cultivating | per acre | $16.50 | $12.00–$20.00 |
| Missouri · 2025 | Field cultivating | Field cultivator | per acre | $15.63 | $11.00–$23.00 |
| Iowa · 2026 | Field cultivating | Field cultivating | per acre | $19.20 | $7.60–$32.00 |
| Nebraska · 2026 | Field cultivating | Field Cultivator | per acre | $19.28 | $9.00–$26.00 |
| Ohio · 2026 | Field cultivating | Field Cultivator | per acre | $21.51 | $9.50–$34.00 |