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Farmworker Salary in Washington (2026)

$39,170 /year median

$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

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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

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

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.