SOC 45-2092 · May 2025 · United States
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse across the United States is $35,660 per year, measured over 265,500 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $55,180.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Pay for this occupation varies by 82.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $55,180 and Mississippi pays $30,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $55,180 | 50 | |
| 2 | South Dakota | $42,260 | 190 | |
| 3 | Montana | $41,390 | 720 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $41,050 | 2,850 | |
| 5 | New York | $40,930 | 2,760 | |
| 6 | Nebraska | $39,530 | 440 | |
| 7 | Washington | $39,170 | 13,490 | |
| 8 | Maine | $39,060 | 280 | |
| 9 | Michigan | $38,680 | 5,410 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $38,420 | 1,380 |
States with the most Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 172,260 | $35,580 | |
| 2 | Washington | 13,490 | $39,170 | |
| 3 | Florida | 9,180 | $30,640 | |
| 4 | Arizona | 7,110 | $35,080 | |
| 5 | Oregon | 6,780 | $34,070 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 5,410 | $38,680 | |
| 7 | Texas | 4,290 | $32,840 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 2,940 | $37,010 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 2,850 | $41,050 | |
| 10 | New York | 2,760 | $40,930 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign | $48,390 | 130 |
| 2 | Portland | $48,210 | 60 |
| 3 | Bloomington | $47,210 | 40 |
| 4 | Helena | $46,610 | 60 |
| 5 | Lincoln | $45,280 | 60 |
| 6 | Bozeman | $45,150 | 150 |
| 7 | Napa | $44,370 | 3,520 |
| 8 | Sioux Falls | $44,150 | 60 |
| 9 | New York | $43,970 | 2,230 |
| 10 | San Jose | $43,690 | 850 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data