Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Illinois
Also called: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Illinois earn a median of $41,050 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($35,660)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,700; the top 10% earn over $51,010. Nationally the range is $32,900 to $45,690.
States ranked near Illinois
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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Illinois
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in Illinois?
The median is $41,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,700 and the top 10% earn over $51,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+15% vs. the national median of $35,660). Living costs are not included.