Custom hay raking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma · 2021–22 | Raking | Raking hay | per acre | $4.22 | — |
| Georgia · 2024 | Raking | Rake Hay | per acre | $18.28 | $5.00–$73.00 |
| Tennessee · 2023 | Raking | Raking | per acre | $8.67 | $5.00–$15.00 |
| Raking | Raking | per bale | $6.25 | $2.00–$10.00 | |
| Kansas · 2026 | Raking | Side raking | per acre | $6.74 | $4.00–$18.00 |
| Raking | Side raking | per hour | $110 | $70.00–$130 | |
| Iowa · 2026 | Raking | Hay - raking | per acre | $9.90 | $7.50–$15.00 |
| Nebraska · 2026 | Raking | Raking Hay | per acre | $8.17 | $5.00–$12.50 |
| Ohio · 2026 | Raking | Raking | per acre | $11.64 | $3.00–$25.00 |