Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary by State
Also called: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
The national median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $35,660 a year. By state, it ranges from $30,250 in Mississippi to $55,180 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,900
- 25th percentile
- $34,320
- Median
- $35,660
- 75th percentile
- $38,840
- Top 10%
- $45,690
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 265,500 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $55,180 | +55% | $43,430 | $58,570 | 50 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $42,260 | +19% | $30,180 | $50,080 | 190 |
| 3 | Montana | $41,390 | +16% | $28,080 | $50,440 | 720 |
| 4 | Illinois | $41,050 | +15% | $31,700 | $51,010 | 2,850 |
| 5 | New York | $40,930 | +15% | $33,950 | $48,570 | 2,760 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $39,530 | +11% | $28,950 | $60,700 | 440 |
| 7 | Washington | $39,170 | +10% | $35,080 | $44,720 | 13,490 |
| 8 | Maine | $39,060 | +10% | $34,220 | $58,410 | 280 |
| 9 | Michigan | $38,680 | +8% | $30,550 | $44,080 | 5,410 |
| 10 | Maryland | $38,420 | +8% | $33,280 | $49,030 | 1,380 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $38,220 | +7% | $34,950 | $50,430 | 1,340 |
| 12 | Colorado | $38,170 | +7% | $33,210 | $53,360 | 2,450 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $38,080 | +7% | $29,760 | $50,380 | 1,200 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $37,710 | +6% | $33,520 | $49,330 | 2,430 |
| 15 | Iowa | $37,590 | +5% | $29,120 | $46,700 | 930 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $37,540 | +5% | $31,200 | $49,630 | 230 |
| 17 | Ohio | $37,470 | +5% | $26,740 | $54,100 | 1,990 |
| 18 | Kansas | $37,020 | +4% | $28,440 | $46,980 | 900 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $37,010 | +4% | $24,960 | $51,680 | 2,940 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $36,990 | +4% | $30,750 | $52,190 | 700 |
| 21 | Indiana | $36,980 | +4% | $27,220 | $52,140 | 910 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $36,950 | +4% | $34,010 | $49,610 | 460 |
| 23 | Alaska | $36,780 | +3% | $29,660 | $62,400 | 120 |
| 24 | Missouri | $36,280 | +2% | $29,160 | $47,980 | 2,600 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $35,920 | +1% | $24,410 | $48,510 | 220 |
| 26 | California | $35,580 | 0% | $34,320 | $44,870 | 172,260 |
| 27 | Virginia | $35,580 | 0% | $29,130 | $45,700 | 1,590 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $35,360 | −1% | $28,640 | $49,200 | 1,490 |
| 29 | Vermont | $35,170 | −1% | $33,770 | $47,840 | 220 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $35,110 | −2% | $27,350 | $49,060 | 680 |
| 31 | Arizona | $35,080 | −2% | $30,770 | $37,400 | 7,110 |
| 32 | Idaho | $34,470 | −3% | $30,630 | $44,600 | 2,420 |
| 33 | Oregon | $34,070 | −4% | $30,700 | $43,670 | 6,780 |
| 34 | Alabama | $33,870 | −5% | $27,520 | $41,090 | 740 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $33,870 | −5% | $27,600 | $43,930 | 2,510 |
| 36 | Utah | $33,490 | −6% | $17,250 | $44,540 | 670 |
| 37 | Nevada | $33,280 | −7% | $28,090 | $39,050 | 660 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $33,260 | −7% | $22,860 | $43,680 | 570 |
| 39 | Delaware | $33,090 | −7% | $31,200 | $38,800 | 220 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $33,090 | −7% | $23,040 | $48,890 | 1,080 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $33,050 | −7% | $26,490 | $49,240 | 510 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $32,970 | −8% | $24,160 | $39,540 | 390 |
| 43 | Texas | $32,840 | −8% | $24,530 | $44,020 | 4,290 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $31,150 | −13% | $24,960 | $45,530 | 1,960 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $31,080 | −13% | $26,380 | $39,530 | 60 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $31,050 | −13% | $24,180 | $44,000 | 100 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $31,020 | −13% | $23,490 | $42,060 | 1,080 |
| 48 | Florida | $30,640 | −14% | $27,770 | $44,660 | 9,180 |
| 49 | Georgia | $30,300 | −15% | $24,880 | $43,930 | 1,610 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $30,250 | −15% | $25,950 | $40,100 | 300 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary questions
Which state pays farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $55,180 a year (+55% vs. the national median of $35,660). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $30,250 a year (−15% vs. national).
Where do most farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse work?
California has the most jobs, about 172,260, with a median of $35,580.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.