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