Agricultural Worker Salary in 2026
How Much Do Agricultural Workers Make?
Agricultural Workers earn a median annual salary of $40,390 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $27,860 at the 10th percentile to $76,730 at the 90th percentile — a range of $48,870. The highest-paying state is Ohio at $63,500.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,860 |
| 25th percentile | $33,870 |
| Median (50th) | $40,390 |
| 75th percentile | $52,730 |
| 90th percentile | $76,730 |
Agricultural Worker Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Ohiotop | $63,500 |
| Washington | $55,960 |
| Indiana | $52,070 |
| California | $50,690 |
| Montana | $45,570 |
| West Virginia | $45,380 |
| Maryland | $43,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,320 |
| Texas | $41,780 |
| Arizona | $40,890 |
| Idaho | $39,990 |
| Iowa | $39,990 |
| Louisiana | $39,990 |
| Kentucky | $39,980 |
| Wisconsin | $39,540 |
| Oregon | $38,800 |
| North Carolina | $38,300 |
| Colorado | $37,570 |
| Virginia | $36,600 |
| Oklahoma | $35,150 |
| Florida | $34,810 |
| Georgia | $34,750 |
| Arkansas | $31,600 |
| Michigan | $30,910 |
| Tennessee | $30,000 |
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Agricultural Worker Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$27,860 – $33,870 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$40,390 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$52,730 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $76,730+ |
How to Earn More as an Agricultural Worker
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Agricultural Workers in California earn $50,690 — $10,300 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($52,730) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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SOC: 45-2099.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.