Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Iowa
Also called: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Iowa earn a median of $37,590 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($35,660)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,120; the top 10% earn over $46,700. Nationally the range is $32,900 to $45,690.
States ranked near Iowa
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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Iowa
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in Iowa?
The median is $37,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,120 and the top 10% earn over $46,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $35,660). Living costs are not included.