Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in 2026

    SOC: 45-2092.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $35,690
    per year
    Salary Range
    $32K – $46K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    261,690
    employed
    Job Growth
    -3.3%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses Make?

    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses earn a median annual salary of $35,690 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $32,260 at the 10th percentile to $46,370 at the 90th percentile — a range of $14,110. The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $44,760.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$32,260
    25th percentile$34,280
    Median (50th)$35,690
    75th percentile$38,950
    90th percentile$46,370
    10th: $32,260Median: $35,69090th: $46,370
    Section 02

    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Wyomingtop$44,760
    Nebraska$43,980
    Maine$43,870
    Montana$41,840
    District of Columbia$41,610
    Illinois$40,400
    Massachusetts$40,370
    New York$39,370
    Minnesota$38,900
    Colorado$38,870
    Maryland$38,170
    Indiana$37,930
    New Jersey$37,580
    Rhode Island$37,200
    Washington$37,090
    South Dakota$36,990
    Pennsylvania$36,940
    Missouri$36,760
    Virginia$36,750
    Michigan$36,440
    Connecticut$36,180
    Hawaii$36,110
    Vermont$35,860
    California$35,770
    Alaska$35,750
    Nevada$35,540
    South Carolina$35,230
    Oregon$35,050
    Wisconsin$34,880
    Arizona$34,180
    Iowa$33,950
    North Carolina$33,690
    Kansas$33,530
    Alabama$33,280
    Oklahoma$33,210
    Ohio$33,200
    Utah$33,200
    Idaho$33,050
    Texas$31,790
    Kentucky$31,400
    North Dakota$31,290
    New Hampshire$31,230
    Arkansas$31,220
    Tennessee$31,200
    Mississippi$30,670
    Louisiana$30,170
    Delaware$29,860
    Florida$29,780
    New Mexico$29,690
    West Virginia$29,320
    Georgia$28,990
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses

    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
    Highest paying
    $51,420
    top metro salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
    $47,820
    $-3,600 vs highest
    Bozeman, MT
    $45,590
    $-5,830 vs highest
    Napa, CA
    $44,680
    $-6,740 vs highest
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area
    $44,490
    $-6,930 vs highest
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area
    $44,460
    $-6,960 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $44,150
    $-7,270 vs highest
    Nebraska
    $43,980
    $-7,440 vs highest
    Section 04

    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$32,260 – $34,280
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$35,690
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$38,950
    Senior (15+ yrs)$46,370+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses in Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area earn $51,420 — $15,730 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($38,950) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhousethis career$35,690
    Agricultural Manager$87,980
    Soil and Plant Scientist$71,410
    Agricultural Technician$46,790
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,090

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 45-2092.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.