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Farmworker Salary in Iowa (2026)
$18.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,955/year ($2,580/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 15th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 930 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $37,590 a year — though pay ranges from $29,120 for newcomers to $46,700 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 930 Farmworker jobs in Iowa (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Farmworker salary of $37,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,955 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $37,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,331 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,876 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,428 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,955 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,580 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Iowa?
- The median Farmworker salary in Iowa is $37,590 per year ($18.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,610 and $39,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $37,590, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $30,955 per year ($2,580 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 930 Farmworker jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.