Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals pay in Texas
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Texas earn an average of $35,960 a year. That is $3,300 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $39,260. The best-paying metro area is Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $38,850.
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Average pay for farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Average pay by state
Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,260 | $18.88 |
| Texas | $35,960 | $17.29 |
| New Mexico | $37,520 | $18.04 |
| Louisiana | $35,500 | $17.07 |
| Oklahoma | $35,130 | $16.89 |
| Arkansas | $32,960 | $15.85 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,520
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$35,300
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,440
- Agricultural Inspectors$57,610
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$41,910
- Animal Breeders$52,370
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals make in Texas?
The average is $35,960 a year, and the median is $33,920. That is $3,300 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $39,260.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$17.29 an hour on average; the median is $16.31.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($38,850), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($37,480). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($31,210).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #40 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.