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Farmworker Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

$37,540 /year median

$18.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,356/year ($2,613/month) for a single filer

Rhode Island ranks 16th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 230 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $37,540 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $49,630 at the top.

Farmworker pay range in Rhode Island

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $31,200 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $34,900 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $37,540 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $48,640 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $49,630 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 230 Farmworker jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).

Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island

A median Farmworker salary of $37,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,356 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.

Gross (median)$37,540
Federal income tax−$2,325
Social Security + Medicare−$2,872
Rhode Island state income tax−$988
Take-home (annual)$31,356
Take-home (monthly)$2,613

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farmworker make in Rhode Island?
The median Farmworker salary in Rhode Island is $37,540 per year ($18.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,900 and $48,640.
What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Rhode Island?
On the median salary of $37,540, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $31,356 per year ($2,613 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
How many Farmworker jobs are there in Rhode Island?
BLS counts 230 Farmworker jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.