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Farmworker Salary in Alabama (2026)
$16.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,891/year ($2,324/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 34th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 740 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $33,870 a year — though pay ranges from $27,520 for newcomers to $41,090 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $41,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 740 Farmworker jobs in Alabama (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Farmworker salary of $33,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,891 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $33,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,884 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,591 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,504 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,891 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,324 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alabama paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Alabama?
- The median Farmworker salary in Alabama is $33,870 per year ($16.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,600 and $37,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $33,870, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $27,891 per year ($2,324 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 740 Farmworker jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.