SOC 45-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
In Michigan the median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse is $38,680 a year, which is 8.5% higher than the national figure of $35,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse is $38,680 a year, which is 8.5% higher than the national figure of $35,660. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,490 and $42,290. The lowest tenth earn under $30,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $44,080.
The area has 5,410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 9th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $42,290. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 667th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,550 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $34,490 | −3.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,680 | +8.5% |
| 75th | $42,290 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $44,080 | +23.6% |
| Mean | $38,460 | +7.9% |
Highest-paying 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 Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $38,680 goes as far as $40,208 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,208US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,680 a year, 8.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,550 to $44,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 50 states for 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 Michigan?
The median annual wage is $38,680, or $18.60 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 Michigan is 8.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $44,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,550 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 5,410 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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