How much does a farmworker make in Austin?
$36,470a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $17.53 an hour or $3,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.53
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,460Median: $36,470Highest 10%: $54,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,460 | $11.28 | |
| 25th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 75th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $54,910 | $26.40 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Houston, TX | $35,850 |
| Waco, TX | $35,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,030 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,320 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,730 |
| San Angelo, TX | $30,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,280 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,070 |
| College Station, TX | $29,480 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,320 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $58,570 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $17.53 ($36,470 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $36,470 against $36,670 nationally, 1% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,920, so Austin pays 8% more.
Where does Austin rank for farmworker pay?
66 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,910 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.