SOC 45-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA comes to $39,040 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,660 by 9.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA comes to $39,040 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,660 by 9.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,890 and $47,150. The lowest tenth earn under $27,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $50,440.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Allentown leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 318th of 403 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,380 | −23.2% |
| 25th | $30,890 | −13.4% |
| Median (50th) | $39,040 | +9.5% |
| 75th | $47,150 | +32.2% |
| 90th | $50,440 | +41.4% |
| Mean | $39,380 | +10.4% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $39,640 | 180 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $38,250 | 1,430 | |
| 3 | Lebanon | $38,140 | 50 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $38,130 | 490 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $36,590 | 180 | |
| 6 | Gettysburg | $36,410 | 80 | |
| 7 | Erie | $35,930 | 50 | |
| 8 | Reading | $34,870 | 220 | |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $33,960 | 140 | |
| 10 | Scranton | $33,170 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $39,040 goes as far as $40,000 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,040 a year, 9.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,380 to $50,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $39,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Central Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $39,040, or $18.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,660, so pay in Central Pennsylvania, PA is 9.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $50,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Allentown, at $39,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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