How much does a farmworker make in Houston?
$35,850a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,180Median: $35,850Highest 10%: $52,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,180 | $12.59 | |
| 25th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| Median | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| 90th | $52,370 | $25.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| Austin, TX | $36,470 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $82,200 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $63,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $56,900 |
| Grader and Sorter | $34,320 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $33,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.24 ($35,850 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $35,850 against $36,670 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,920, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for farmworker pay?
73 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,370 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.