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Farmworker Salary in New York (2026)
$19.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,454/year ($2,788/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Farmworkers (5th of 50), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 2,760 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $40,930 a year — though pay ranges from $33,950 for newcomers to $48,570 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,760 Farmworker jobs in New York (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Farmworker salary of $40,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,454 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,131 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,613 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,454 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,788 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in New York?
- The median Farmworker salary in New York is $40,930 per year ($19.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,240 and $45,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in New York?
- On the median salary of $40,930, a single filer in New York takes home about $33,454 per year ($2,788 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 2,760 Farmworker jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.