SOC 45-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Texas is $32,840 per year, close to the national median of $35,660 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Texas is $32,840 per year, close to the national median of $35,660 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $28,690 and $35,890. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,530 and the ninetieth at $44,020.
The area has 4,290 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Texas ranks number 43rd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $34,910. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 738th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,530 | −31.2% |
| 25th | $28,690 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $32,840 | −7.9% |
| 75th | $35,890 | +0.6% |
| 90th | $44,020 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $33,520 | −6.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $34,910 | 240 | |
| 2 | San Antonio | $34,630 | 260 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $34,400 | 650 | |
| 4 | Houston | $33,290 | 870 | |
| 5 | El Paso | $32,300 | 120 | |
| 6 | Waco | $32,250 | 50 | |
| 7 | San Angelo | $31,010 | 50 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $30,790 | 40 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $30,740 | 70 | |
| 10 | Lubbock | $30,040 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $32,840 goes as far as $33,821 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,821US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,840 a year, 7.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,530 to $44,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,290 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $34,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Texas?
The median annual wage is $32,840, or $15.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,660, so pay in Texas is 7.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Texas earns more than $44,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $34,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,290 jobs in this occupation in Texas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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