Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals is $16.31 an hour ($33,920 a year). About 3,750 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($36,670). Texas ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.59 | $24,110 |
| 25% of workers | $13.54 | $28,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.31 | $33,920 |
| 75% of workers | $20.74 | $43,130 |
| 90% of workers | $24.27 | $50,480 |
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $36,470 | 170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $35,850 | 460 |
| Waco | $35,140 | 80 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $35,030 | 600 |
| Tyler | $34,320 | 50 |
| Longview | $34,190 | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $30,730 | 50 |
| San Angelo | $30,570 | 90 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $30,280 | 210 |
| Amarillo | $30,070 | 80 |
| College Station-Bryan | $29,480 | 110 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $28,320 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.2% over ten years, declining · about 26,600 openings a year (BLS)
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