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Farmworker Salary in Maryland (2026)

$38,420 /year median

$18.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,437/year ($2,620/month) for a single filer

Maryland ranks 10th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 1,380 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $38,420 a year — though pay ranges from $33,280 for newcomers to $49,030 at the top.

Farmworker pay range in Maryland

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $33,280 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $35,900 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $38,420 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $43,110 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $49,030 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,380 Farmworker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).

Gross vs. take-home in Maryland

A median Farmworker salary of $38,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,437 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.

Gross (median)$38,420
Federal income tax−$2,430
Social Security + Medicare−$2,939
Maryland state income tax−$1,613
Take-home (annual)$31,437
Take-home (monthly)$2,620

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farmworker make in Maryland?
The median Farmworker salary in Maryland is $38,420 per year ($18.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,900 and $43,110.
What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Maryland?
On the median salary of $38,420, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $31,437 per year ($2,620 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
How many Farmworker jobs are there in Maryland?
BLS counts 1,380 Farmworker jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.