Over one-third of farmworkers were employed at establishments with 50--499 workers: Agricultural employment by establishment size, March 2019
| Establishment size (by number of employees) | Employees | Establishments | Average weekly wages | Share of total employment | Share of establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <5 | 107,005 | 65,262 | $664 | 9% | 61% |
| 5–9 | 126,508 | 19,365 | $651 | 11% | 18% |
| 10–19 | 148,553 | 11,086 | $694 | 13% | 10% |
| 20–49 | 205,880 | 6,856 | $725 | 18% | 6% |
| 50–99 | 140,015 | 2,035 | $738 | 12% | 2% |
| 100–249 | 175,923 | 1,175 | $681 | 16% | 1% |
| 250–499 | 93,215 | 274 | $610 | 8% | <0.3% |
| 500–999 | 66,540 | 99 | $595 | 6% | <0.1% |
| 1,000+ | 65,945 | 43 | $658 | 6% | <0.1% |
| U.S. total | 1,129,584 | 106,195 | $681 | 100% | 100% |
Notes: QCEW data for 2019 are preliminary. Data represent establishments classified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 11, for agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting. Establishment size and weekly wages represent Q1 for 2019 (not available by month). Weekly wages are in 2019 dollars. QCEW data come from employer reports to unemployment insurance agencies about their workforce. Columns may not total to 100 due to rounding.
Source: Authors’ analysis of U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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