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Farmworker Salary in Washington (2026)
$18.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,653/year ($2,804/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 7th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 13,490 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $39,170 a year — though pay ranges from $35,080 for newcomers to $44,720 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,490 Farmworker jobs in Washington (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Farmworker salary of $39,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $33,653 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,520 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,997 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,653 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,804 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Washington?
- The median Farmworker salary in Washington is $39,170 per year ($18.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,470 and $42,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $39,170, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,653 per year ($2,804 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 13,490 Farmworker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.