The average wage for a farmer in Texas is around $9.62 per hour.
Avg Wage
Farmers earn an average hourly wage of $9.62.
Salaries typically start from $4.81 per hour and go up to $15.85 per hour.
63% below national average Updated in 2017
Farmer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level farmer earnings begin at:
$15.85 per hour
$32,960 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$13.00 per hour
$27,040 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level farmer earnings begin at:
$9.62 per hour
$20,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$8.00 per hour
$16,640 per year
10th percentile
Starting level farmer earnings begin at:
$4.81 per hour
$10,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Farmer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $29,692 |
| Iowa | $27,040 |
| Minnesota | $27,040 |
| Oregon | $26,891 |
| New York | $24,000 |
| Ohio | $20,800 |
| Washington | $20,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,000 |
| Texas | $20,000 |
How do farmer salaries compare to similar careers?
Farmers earn 10% less than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than kennel technicians but more than animal caretakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kennel technician salary | $23K |
| Dog walker salary | $27K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $21K |
| Farmer salary | $20K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $21K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)