Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $28,340 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.63
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $49,640
Employed locally 100
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $26,420
    50th (median)
    $28,340
    75th
    $38,850
    90th
    $49,640

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 44% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $41,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $41,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,740
    San Angelo, TX $30,580

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Waco, TX is $13.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Waco, TX is 21.6% below the national median of $36,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Waco?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,420.