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Farmworker Salary in Maine (2026)

$39,060 /year median

$18.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,752/year ($2,646/month) for a single filer

Maine ranks 8th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 280 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $39,060 a year — though pay ranges from $34,220 for newcomers to $58,410 at the top.

Farmworker pay range in Maine

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $34,220 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $36,610 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $39,060 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $47,990 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $58,410 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 280 Farmworker jobs in Maine (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).

Gross vs. take-home in Maine

A median Farmworker salary of $39,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,752 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.

Gross (median)$39,060
Federal income tax−$2,507
Social Security + Medicare−$2,988
Maine state income tax−$1,813
Take-home (annual)$31,752
Take-home (monthly)$2,646

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farmworker make in Maine?
The median Farmworker salary in Maine is $39,060 per year ($18.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,610 and $47,990.
What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Maine?
On the median salary of $39,060, a single filer in Maine takes home about $31,752 per year ($2,646 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
How many Farmworker jobs are there in Maine?
BLS counts 280 Farmworker jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.