SOC 45-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — Flint
Flint, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Flint, MI is $35,090 per year, close to the national median of $35,660 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Flint, MI is $35,090 per year, close to the national median of $35,660 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,030 and $39,940. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,720 and the ninetieth at $45,250.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $42,290. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 288th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,720 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $31,030 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $35,090 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $39,940 | +12.0% |
| 90th | $45,250 | +26.9% |
| Mean | $36,890 | +3.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $42,290 | 2,000 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $40,000 | 140 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $39,650 | 100 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $38,570 | 90 | |
| 5 | Detroit | $38,050 | 1,270 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $37,630 | 130 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $36,610 | 150 | |
| 8 | Niles | $36,300 | 160 | |
| 9 | Muskegon | $35,840 | 40 | |
| 10 | Traverse City | $35,690 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flint run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $35,090 goes as far as $36,476 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,476US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,090 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,720 to $45,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Rapids, at $42,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Flint, MI?
The median annual wage is $35,090, or $16.87 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 Flint, MI is 1.6% lower. 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 Flint, MI earns more than $45,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,720 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 Grand Rapids, at $42,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Flint, MI. 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.