Farmworkers in Tennessee
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While jobs for Farmworkers in Tennessee are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Farmworkers in Tennessee is expected to decrease.
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Farmworkers in Tennessee earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Farmworkers Work in Tennessee?
In 2018, there were 570 Farmworkers working in the state.
There were 690 Farmworkers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 560 Farmworkers working in it, which means Tennessee has more Farmworkers than average.
Job Projections for Tennessee
Jobs for Farmworkers in this state are not growing, but it is a similar decline to the national projection of -3.8% decline.
Tennessee Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 490 annual job openings, and 3,260 total jobs in 2026 for Farmworkers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 38,600 annual jobs and 258,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Farmworkers Make in Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for Farmworkers ranged from $17,210 to $39,480 with $25,690 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.28 to $18.98. The median hourly rate was $12.35.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $10.73 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.62.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Tennessee Metros for Farmworkers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Farmworkers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | 120 | $27,880 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 110 | $30,020 |
| Knoxville, TN | 30 | $24,020 |
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 TN
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| Occupation | TN 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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