DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,999 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 261,690 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesport, NE | $29,328 | +40% | 11 | 1 |
| Loretto, MI | $29,203 | +39.4% | 11 | 1 |
| Highland, NE | $26,998 | +28.8% | 10 | 1 |
| Huron, OH | $25,293 | +20.7% | 28 | 1 |
| Perry, OH | $24,523 | +17% | 10 | 2 |
| Homestead, FL | $22,880 | +9.2% | 66 | 2 |
| Miami, FL | $18,034 | -13.9% | 280 | 3 |
| SEMINOLE, TX | $17,098 | -18.4% | 31 | 8 |
| Ridge Spring, SC | $16,931 | -19.2% | 11 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $47,486 | +22.2% | 2 |
| Illinois | $31,325 | -22.5% | 1 |
| Oregon | $31,200 | -11% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $30,000 | -11% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $29,536 | -21.4% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $29,328 | -33.3% | 60 |
| Michigan | $29,203 | -19.9% | 32 |
| Idaho | $28,600 | -13.5% | 6 |
| California | $28,520 | -20.3% | 6 |
| Louisiana | $27,414 | -9.1% | 5 |
| North Dakota | $26,021 | -16.8% | 1 |
| Washington | $25,834 | -30.4% | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,418 | -31.2% | 5 |
| Ohio | $24,710 | -25.6% | 51 |
| Virginia | $24,399 | -33.6% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $24,378 | -39.6% | 13 |
| Arkansas | $24,336 | -22.1% | 24 |
| Kansas | $23,920 | -28.7% | 3 |
| Kentucky | $23,754 | -24.4% | 1 |
| Minnesota | $23,608 | -39.3% | 1 |
| Tennessee | $23,587 | -24.4% | 1 |
| Arizona | $23,296 | -31.8% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $23,047 | -30.6% | 2 |
| Missouri | $22,609 | -38.5% | 5 |
| Alabama | $22,402 | -32.7% | 2 |
| Utah | $21,986 | -33.8% | 1 |
| New York | $20,228 | -48.6% | 4 |
| Indiana | $19,614 | -48.3% | 3 |
| Georgia | $18,720 | -35.4% | 8 |
| Florida | $18,543 | -37.7% | 348 |
| Texas | $17,098 | -46.2% | 41 |
| South Carolina | $16,931 | -51.9% | 11 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Beauty Farms | None | $17,972 |
| NATURE'S WAY FARMS, LLC | None | $22,880 |
| R PLANTS INC | None | $22,880 |
| Jimmy Forrest Farms, Inc. | None | $16,848 |
| TATUM BROTHERS TIMBER INC | None | $18,720 |
| Nature's Way Nursery of Miami, Inc | None | $18,034 |
| GERARDO FROESE | None | $19,240 |
| FAMILY NATURAL FAMRS INC. | Not specified | N/A |
| THE CHEFS GARDEN INC. | None | $25,293 |
| Native Texas Growers, Ltd. | None | $17,181 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing at $24,914.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,999 DOL filings, the median salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse is $20,956, ranging from $17,909 to $24,710.
The 90th percentile salary is $46,370 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Jamesport, NE offers the highest median at $29,328.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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