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Farmworker Salary in Montana (2026)
$19.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,248/year ($2,854/month) for a single filer
Montana is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Farmworkers (3rd of 50), with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 720 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $41,390 a year — though pay ranges from $28,080 for newcomers to $50,440 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 720 Farmworker jobs in Montana (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Farmworker salary of $41,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,248 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $41,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,787 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,166 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,189 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,248 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,854 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Montana?
- The median Farmworker salary in Montana is $41,390 per year ($19.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,280 and $47,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $41,390, a single filer in Montana takes home about $34,248 per year ($2,854 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 720 Farmworker jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.