Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary (2025)
Based on 265,500 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $32,900 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $34,320 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $35,660 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $38,840 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $45,690 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$33K
25th
$34K
Median
$36K
75th
$39K
90th
$46K
Highest Paying States for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $51,250 |
| Alaska | $44,500 |
| Maine | $44,160 |
| Nebraska | $42,430 |
| Illinois | $42,040 |
| New York | $42,030 |
| Massachusetts | $41,480 |
| South Dakota | $41,310 |
| Rhode Island | $41,010 |
| Colorado | $40,890 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Wyoming at an average of $51,250 per year, while Colorado has an average of $40,890 — a difference of $10,360. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 265,500 workers were employed as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. The annual mean wage of $37,630 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 45-2092