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Farmworker Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$19.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,847/year ($2,737/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 6th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 440 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $39,530 a year — though pay ranges from $28,950 for newcomers to $60,700 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 440 Farmworker jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Farmworker salary of $39,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,847 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,564 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,024 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,847 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,737 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Nebraska?
- The median Farmworker salary in Nebraska is $39,530 per year ($19.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,200 and $45,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $39,530, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $32,847 per year ($2,737 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 440 Farmworker jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.