Farmers Market Booth Profit Calculator

Selling at a farmers market involves more costs than just your product — booth fees, travel, and setup time all eat into your margin. Enter your expected sales and costs below to see your projected net profit per market day.

Net Profit per Market Day
Gross Revenue ($)
Cost of Goods Sold ($)
Labor Cost ($)
Total Costs ($)
Effective Hourly Earnings ($/hr)

About this calculator

Estimate your net profit from a farmers market booth after accounting for stall fees, product cost, travel, and expected sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I include my own labor as a cost?

Yes — valuing your time helps you see if the market is truly profitable versus other uses of your time, like a part-time job.

What's a typical cost of goods percentage?

For produce it's often 20-40%, while prepared foods or crafts can range widely from 15% to 60% depending on materials and labor to produce.

How can I improve profit per market day?

Increasing average sale size (through bundling or upsells) and reducing setup/teardown time both help boost your effective hourly rate.