How much does a farmworker make in Texas?
$33,920a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in Texas. That is $16.31 an hour or $2,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.31
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,110Median: $33,920Highest 10%: $50,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,110 | $11.59 | |
| 25th | $28,160 | $13.54 | |
| Median | $33,920 | $16.31 | |
| 75th | $43,130 | $20.74 | |
| 90th | $50,480 | $24.27 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $36,470 |
| Houston, TX | $35,850 |
| Waco, TX | $35,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,030 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,320 |
| Longview, TX | $34,190 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 34. Connecticut | $35,140 |
| 35. South Carolina | $35,090 |
| 36. New York | $34,860 |
| 37. Texas | $33,920 |
| 38. Illinois | $33,840 |
| 39. Tennessee | $33,720 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $33,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.31 ($33,920 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $33,920 against $36,670 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for farmworker pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays farmworkers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $36,470 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.