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Farmworker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$18.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,979/year ($2,582/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 11th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 1,340 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $38,220 a year — though pay ranges from $34,950 for newcomers to $50,430 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,340 Farmworker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Farmworker salary of $38,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,979 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,406 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,924 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,911 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,979 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,582 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Farmworker salary in Massachusetts is $38,220 per year ($18.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,310 and $44,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $38,220, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $30,979 per year ($2,582 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 1,340 Farmworker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.