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Farmworker Salary in Maine (2026)
$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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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.