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Farmworker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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.