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Farmworker Salary in Michigan (2026)
$18.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,615/year ($2,635/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 9th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 5,410 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $38,680 a year — though pay ranges from $30,550 for newcomers to $44,080 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,410 Farmworker jobs in Michigan (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Farmworker salary of $38,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,615 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $38,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,462 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,959 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$1,644 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,615 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,635 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Michigan?
- The median Farmworker salary in Michigan is $38,680 per year ($18.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $42,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $38,680, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $31,615 per year ($2,635 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 5,410 Farmworker jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.