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Farmworker Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$15.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,569/year ($2,297/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 42nd of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 390 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $32,970 a year — though pay ranges from $24,160 for newcomers to $39,540 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 390 Farmworker jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Farmworker salary of $32,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,569 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $32,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,776 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,522 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,102 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,569 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,297 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Arkansas?
- The median Farmworker salary in Arkansas is $32,970 per year ($15.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,140 and $36,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $32,970, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $27,569 per year ($2,297 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 390 Farmworker jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.