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Farmworker Salary in Missouri (2026)
$17.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,563/year ($2,547/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 24th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 2,600 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $36,280 a year — though pay ranges from $29,160 for newcomers to $47,980 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,600 Farmworker jobs in Missouri (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Farmworker salary of $36,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,563 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $36,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,174 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,775 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$768 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,563 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,547 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Missouri?
- The median Farmworker salary in Missouri is $36,280 per year ($17.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,330 and $40,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $36,280, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $30,563 per year ($2,547 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,600 Farmworker jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.