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Farmworker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

$35,360 /year median

$17.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,786/year ($2,482/month) for a single filer

Wisconsin ranks 28th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,490 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $35,360 a year — though pay ranges from $28,640 for newcomers to $49,200 at the top.

Farmworker pay range in Wisconsin

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $28,640 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $30,680 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $35,360 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $39,440 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $49,200 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,490 Farmworker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).

Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin

A median Farmworker salary of $35,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,786 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.

Gross (median)$35,360
Federal income tax−$2,063
Social Security + Medicare−$2,705
Wisconsin state income tax−$806
Take-home (annual)$29,786
Take-home (monthly)$2,482

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farmworker make in Wisconsin?
The median Farmworker salary in Wisconsin is $35,360 per year ($17.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,680 and $39,440.
What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Wisconsin?
On the median salary of $35,360, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $29,786 per year ($2,482 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
How many Farmworker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
BLS counts 1,490 Farmworker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.