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Farmworker Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas ranks 43rd of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,290 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $32,840 a year — though pay ranges from $24,530 for newcomers to $44,020 at the top.

Farmworker pay range in Texas

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$24,530	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$28,690	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$32,840	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$35,890	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$44,020	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 4,290 Farmworker jobs in Texas (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).

Gross vs. take-home in Texas

A median Farmworker salary of $32,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $28,567 — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.

Gross (median)	$32,840
Federal income tax	−$1,761
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,512
Texas state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$28,567
Take-home (monthly)	$2,381

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farmworker make in Texas?

The median Farmworker salary in Texas is $32,840 per year ($15.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,690 and $35,890.

What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Texas?

On the median salary of $32,840, a single filer in Texas takes home about $28,567 per year ($2,381 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.

How many Farmworker jobs are there in Texas?

BLS counts 4,290 Farmworker jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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