How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Houston?
$33,290a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,040Median: $33,290Highest 10%: $39,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,040 | $12.52 | |
| 25th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $33,290 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| 90th | $39,940 | $19.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Austin, TX | $34,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,630 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,300 |
| Waco, TX | $32,250 |
| San Angelo, TX | $31,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,740 |
| Lubbock, TX | $30,040 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,510 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $82,200 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $63,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,900 |
| Farmworker | $35,850 |
| Grader and Sorter | $34,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.00 ($33,290 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,290 against $35,660 nationally, 7% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,840, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
187 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,940 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.