Custom Small square baling rates by state
5 state surveys. Years differ and aren't inflation-adjusted. Arkansas: no university survey; farmer reports wanted.
| State | Job (survey wording) | Unit | Avg | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas · 2026 | Small Square Bales Twine or Wire Tie | per bale | $3.71 | $1.25–$10.00 |
| Small Square Bales Twine or Wire Tie | per bale | $2.36 | $0.75–$4.00 | |
| Oklahoma · 2021–22 | Baling a small square bale | per bale | $2.05 | — |
| Tennessee · 2023 | Square Bale | per bale | $1.09 | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Mow/Rake/Bale-Square Bale | per bale | $4.23 | $1.50–$8.00 | |
| Kansas · 2026 | Baling, Square Bales [column group 1 of 2] | — | $1.85 | $1.00–$2.75 |
| Baling, Square Bales [column group 2 of 2] | — | $2.56 | $1.00–$5.00 | |
| Iowa · 2026 | Hay baling - small square bales | per bale | $1.00 | $0.50–$1.50 |