How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Texas?
$32,840a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Texas. That is $15.79 an hour or $2,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.79
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,530Median: $32,840Highest 10%: $44,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,530 | $11.79 | |
| 25th | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $32,840 | $15.79 | |
| 75th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| 90th | $44,020 | $21.16 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $34,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,630 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,400 |
| Houston, TX | $33,290 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,300 |
| Waco, TX | $32,250 |
| San Angelo, TX | $31,010 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,790 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,740 |
| Lubbock, TX | $30,040 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,690 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 40. Oklahoma | $33,090 |
| 41. Kentucky | $33,050 |
| 42. Arkansas | $32,970 |
| 43. Texas | $32,840 |
| 44. New Mexico | $31,150 |
| 45. North Dakota | $31,080 |
| 46. West Virginia | $31,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.79 ($32,840 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $32,840 against $35,660 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $34,910 a year.
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.