Farmworkers in Maryland
Is Maryland a good place for you to work as a Farmworker?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Farmworkers in Maryland are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Farmworkers in Maryland is growing faster than average.
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Farmworkers in Maryland earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Farmworkers Work in Maryland?
In 2018, there were 450 Farmworkers working in the state.
There were 420 Farmworkers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 560 Farmworkers working in it, which means Maryland has fewer Farmworkers than average.
Job Projections for Maryland
Jobs for Farmworkers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -3.8%.
Maryland Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 170 annual job openings, and a total of 1,110 jobs for Maryland Farmworkers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 38,600 annual jobs and 258,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Farmworkers Make in Maryland?
In 2018 wages for Farmworkers ranged from $20,080 to $50,490 with $25,130 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.65 to $24.27. The median hourly rate was $12.08.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $11.73 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.35.
The median salary in Maryland is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maryland Metros for Farmworkers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Farmworkers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 640 | $24,870 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 390 | $35,190 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 140 | $22,960 |
| Salisbury, MD-DE | 120 | $29,100 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 30 | $30,610 |
Top States for Farmworkers Employment
View the list below to see where most Farmworkers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5,630 | $22,540 |
| California | 2,510 | $29,100 |
| Kentucky | 1,980 | $25,240 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,640 | $26,140 |
| Nebraska | 1,260 | $28,900 |
| Colorado | 1,170 | $27,560 |
| Wisconsin | 1,170 | $28,190 |
| Missouri | 1,160 | $28,080 |
| Iowa | 1,160 | $32,230 |
| Alabama | 1,140 | $27,140 |
| Oklahoma | 1,130 | $21,880 |
| Florida | 1,020 | $25,660 |
| North Carolina | 1,010 | $26,350 |
| Idaho | 980 | $24,480 |
| Ohio | 980 | $28,580 |
| Kansas | 930 | $26,390 |
| Arkansas | 920 | $24,710 |
| Washington | 890 | $33,090 |
| Minnesota | 880 | $27,090 |
| Indiana | 650 | $24,710 |
Below are the states where Farmworkers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $33,090 |
| Louisiana | $32,330 |
| Iowa | $32,230 |
| New Hampshire | $31,990 |
| Mississippi | $31,720 |
| Massachusetts | $31,060 |
| Delaware | $30,780 |
| Hawaii | $30,100 |
| South Carolina | $29,780 |
| Nevada | $29,440 |
Related Careers in MD
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| Occupation | MD Employment Total |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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