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Farmworker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$16.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,903/year ($2,409/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 32nd of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 2,420 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $34,470 a year — though pay ranges from $30,630 for newcomers to $44,600 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,420 Farmworker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Farmworker salary of $34,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,903 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $34,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,956 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,637 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$974 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,903 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,409 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Idaho?
- The median Farmworker salary in Idaho is $34,470 per year ($16.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,240 and $36,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $34,470, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $28,903 per year ($2,409 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,420 Farmworker jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.