Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary - How Much Does a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Make?

DOL Median Salary

$20,956

From 1,999 DOL filings

BLS Median Salary

$35,690

BLS OEWS 2024 survey

Total Employers

416

Companies with DOL filings

Total Employment

261,690

Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$20,956

DOL-Filed Salary Range

$16,848$17,909$20,956$24,710$54,475

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

$35,690

BLS Survey Salary Range

$32,260$34,280$35,690$38,950$46,370

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.

DOL-filed salaries are 41.3% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings

Rank	Employer	Median Salary	Filings	vs Market
1	Willoway Nurseries Inc	$33,800	8	-5.3%
2	PHILLIPS FARMS, LLC	$30,909	7	-13.4%
3	BRIAR ROSE NURSERIES, INC.	$30,077	7	-15.7%
4	Gabrielsen Farms, LLC	$29,328	12	-17.8%
5	MR. LANDSCAPE, INC.	$29,328	7	-17.8%
6	AUTUMN RIDGE LANDSCAPING INC.	$29,203	11	-18.2%
7	Jentzsch Kearl Farms	$28,600	10	-19.9%
8	BEN DYCK FARMS	$28,558	6	-20%
9	KELLS FARMS	$27,550	13	-22.8%
10	Simon Farms LLC	$27,477	5	-23%
11	Floratech Inc	$27,102	6	-24.1%
12	Altman Specialty Plants, LLC	$27,040	7	-24.2%
13	Wilklow Orchards, LLC	$26,998	12	-24.4%
14	KEVIN LOVE	$26,062	5	-27%
15	THE CHEFS GARDEN INC.	$25,293	30	-29.1%
16	Willowbend Nurseries	$24,523	8	-31.3%
17	PATUXENT NURSERY, LLC	$24,378	15	-31.7%
18	SATURN FIVE NURSERY, LLC DBA THE GOOD EARTH	$24,149	8	-32.3%
19	David Hoffman Landscaping and Nursery, Inc.	$23,483	9	-34.2%
20	A. F. SECOR NURSERY, LLC	$22,963	7	-35.7%
21	NATURE'S WAY FARMS, LLC	$22,880	253	-35.9%
22	R PLANTS INC	$22,880	153	-35.9%
23	PANCHO MARY TEICHROEB	$19,510	9	-45.3%
24	PETER BERGEN FARMS	$19,510	9	-45.3%
25	GERARDO FROESE	$19,240	48	-46.1%
26	TATUM BROTHERS TIMBER INC	$18,720	66	-47.6%
27	MATT ADAMS FARMS	$18,720	5	-47.6%
28	Nature's Way Nursery of Miami, Inc	$18,034	49	-49.5%
29	Pure Beauty Farms	$17,972	293	-49.7%
30	WEST GAINES SEED INC	$17,909	5	-49.8%
31	NORTH TEXAS FARMS INC	$17,909	5	-49.8%
32	FJ FARMS	$17,909	7	-49.8%
33	Native Texas Growers, Ltd.	$17,181	26	-51.9%
34	C & S GARDEN AND NURSERY	$17,056	15	-52.2%
35	DOUBLE JF FARMS	$17,014	18	-52.3%
36	DAVID AND CELESTE HICKS FARMS	$16,952	8	-52.5%
37	Jimmy Forrest Farms, Inc.	$16,848	142	-52.8%
38	HENRY NIGHTINGALE	N/A	7	N/A
39	CATOCTIN MTN. GROWERS, INC	N/A	8	N/A
40	GARY KAREN JACKSON FARMS	N/A	24	N/A
41	Cane Inc	N/A	5	N/A
42	FAMILY NATURAL FAMRS INC.	N/A	35	N/A
43	MILES BROS FARMS	N/A	6	N/A
44	KENTS BROMELIAD NURSERY INC	N/A	5	N/A
45	Harvest Queen Farms	N/A	9	N/A
46	BONNIE PLANTS FARMS INC	N/A	6	N/A
47	BONNIE PLANTS	N/A	5	N/A
48	G & C FARM PARTNERSHIP	N/A	12	N/A
49	KEVIN R LOVE & KARA LOVE	N/A	5	N/A
50	LANCE FUNK FARMS	N/A	9	N/A

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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 filings

For 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

How much does a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make?

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.

What is the highest salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?

The 90th percentile salary is $46,370 according to BLS data.

Which city pays the most for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?

Based on DOL filings, Jamesport, NE offers the highest median at $29,328.

Does this data include all Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

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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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in the United States