Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse (SOC 45-2092) employed 265,500 people in May 2025. The median pay is $35,660 a year ($17.15 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,900 and the highest-paid 10% more than $45,690. BLS projects its employment to change by -2.4% between 2025 and 2035 (about 72,500 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: No formal educational credential.
Highest median pay: Wyoming ($55,180), South Dakota ($42,260), Montana ($41,390). Most jobs: California (172,260), Washington (13,490), Florida (9,180).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,900 | $15.82 |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| Median | $35,660 | $17.15 |
| Mean | $37,630 | $18.09 |
| 75th percentile | $38,840 | $18.67 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $45,690 | $21.97 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 546,800 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 533,600 |
| Change in jobs | -13,200 |
| Percent change | -2.4% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 72,500 |
| Self-employed share | 8.9% |
| Typical entry education | No formal educational credential |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 740 | 0.20 | $33,870 | $27,520 | $41,090 | -5% | 38% |
| Alaska | 120 | 0.22 | $36,780 | $29,660 | $62,400 | +3% | 47% |
| Arizona | 7,110 | 1.29 | $35,080 | $30,770 | $37,400 | -2% | 57% |
| Arkansas | 390 | 0.18 | $32,970 | $24,160 | $39,540 | -8% | 36% |
| California | 172,260 | 5.54 | $35,580 | $34,320 | $44,870 | -0% | 71% |
| Colorado | 2,450 | 0.50 | $38,170 | $33,210 | $53,360 | +7% | 57% |
| Connecticut | 460 | 0.16 | $36,950 | $34,010 | $49,610 | +4% | 50% |
| Delaware | 220 | 0.27 | $33,090 | $31,200 | $38,800 | -7% | 55% |
| Florida | 9,180 | 0.54 | $30,640 | $27,770 | $44,660 | -14% | 71% |
| Georgia | 1,610 | 0.19 | $30,300 | $24,880 | $43,930 | -15% | 60% |
| Hawaii | 700 | 0.66 | $36,990 | $30,750 | $52,190 | +4% | 63% |
| Idaho | 2,420 | 1.65 | $34,470 | $30,630 | $44,600 | -3% | 48% |
| Illinois | 2,850 | 0.27 | $41,050 | $31,700 | $51,010 | +15% | 39% |
| Indiana | 910 | 0.17 | $36,980 | $27,220 | $52,140 | +4% | 36% |
| Iowa | 930 | 0.35 | $37,590 | $29,120 | $46,700 | +5% | 31% |
| Kansas | 900 | 0.37 | $37,020 | $28,440 | $46,980 | +4% | 35% |
| Kentucky | 510 | 0.15 | $33,050 | $26,490 | $49,240 | -7% | 36% |
| Louisiana | 570 | 0.17 | $33,260 | $22,860 | $43,680 | -7% | 38% |
| Maine | 280 | 0.26 | $39,060 | $34,220 | $58,410 | +10% | 37% |
| Maryland | 1,380 | 0.29 | $38,420 | $33,280 | $49,030 | +8% | 54% |
| Massachusetts | 1,340 | 0.22 | $38,220 | $34,950 | $50,430 | +7% | 58% |
| Michigan | 5,410 | 0.72 | $38,680 | $30,550 | $44,080 | +8% | 36% |
| Minnesota | 1,200 | 0.24 | $38,080 | $29,760 | $50,380 | +7% | 41% |
| Mississippi | 300 | 0.15 | $30,250 | $25,950 | $40,100 | -15% | 39% |
| Missouri | 2,600 | 0.52 | $36,280 | $29,160 | $47,980 | +2% | 35% |
| Montana | 720 | 0.82 | $41,390 | $28,080 | $50,440 | +16% | 34% |
| Nebraska | 440 | 0.25 | $39,530 | $28,950 | $60,700 | +11% | 33% |
| Nevada | 660 | 0.25 | $33,280 | $28,090 | $39,050 | -7% | 62% |
| New Hampshire | 220 | 0.19 | $35,920 | $24,410 | $48,510 | +1% | 52% |
| New Jersey | 2,430 | 0.33 | $37,710 | $33,520 | $49,330 | +6% | 57% |
| New Mexico | 1,960 | 1.32 | $31,150 | $24,960 | $45,530 | -13% | 43% |
| New York | 2,760 | 0.17 | $40,930 | $33,950 | $48,570 | +15% | 48% |
| North Carolina | 2,510 | 0.30 | $33,870 | $27,600 | $43,930 | -5% | 47% |
| North Dakota | 60 | 0.09 | $31,080 | $26,380 | $39,530 | -13% | 38% |
| Ohio | 1,990 | 0.21 | $37,470 | $26,740 | $54,100 | +5% | 35% |
| Oklahoma | 1,080 | 0.37 | $33,090 | $23,040 | $48,890 | -7% | 38% |
| Oregon | 6,780 | 2.02 | $34,070 | $30,700 | $43,670 | -4% | 56% |
| Pennsylvania | 2,940 | 0.28 | $37,010 | $24,960 | $51,680 | +4% | 41% |
| Rhode Island | 230 | 0.27 | $37,540 | $31,200 | $49,630 | +5% | 45% |
| South Carolina | 680 | 0.17 | $35,110 | $27,350 | $49,060 | -2% | 43% |
| South Dakota | 190 | 0.24 | $42,260 | $30,180 | $50,080 | +19% | 28% |
| Tennessee | 1,080 | 0.19 | $31,020 | $23,490 | $42,060 | -13% | 50% |
| Texas | 4,290 | 0.18 | $32,840 | $24,530 | $44,020 | -8% | 54% |
| Utah | 670 | 0.23 | $33,490 | $17,250 | $44,540 | -6% | 57% |
| Vermont | 220 | 0.41 | $35,170 | $33,770 | $47,840 | -1% | 45% |
| Virginia | 1,590 | 0.23 | $35,580 | $29,130 | $45,700 | -0% | 56% |
| Washington | 13,490 | 2.22 | $39,170 | $35,080 | $44,720 | +10% | 56% |
| West Virginia | 100 | 0.08 | $31,050 | $24,180 | $44,000 | -13% | 34% |
| Wisconsin | 1,490 | 0.30 | $35,360 | $28,640 | $49,200 | -1% | 39% |
| Wyoming | 50 | 0.10 | $55,180 | $43,430 | $58,570 | +55% | 22% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | 3,520 | $44,370 | $37,920 | $48,960 | 26.50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,230 | $43,970 | $37,180 | $50,060 | 0.14 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 850 | $43,690 | $39,450 | $52,900 | 0.44 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 1,950 | $43,200 | $37,460 | $50,450 | 5.55 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,220 | $43,140 | $39,320 | $57,800 | 0.30 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,120 | $42,800 | $38,060 | $49,920 | 0.32 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 2,470 | $42,340 | $35,460 | $44,270 | 11.17 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 2,000 | $42,290 | $33,090 | $42,290 | 1.96 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | 1,610 | $40,680 | $38,410 | $43,190 | 18.37 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 920 | $39,750 | $34,770 | $50,240 | 0.17 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 610 | $39,090 | $31,210 | $51,070 | 0.18 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 840 | $39,080 | $35,670 | $58,160 | 0.18 |
| Yakima, WA | 4,550 | $39,070 | $35,080 | $42,470 | 27.48 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,150 | $38,990 | $34,950 | $49,880 | 0.42 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 650 | $38,900 | $30,750 | $48,640 | 0.28 |
| Columbus, OH | 320 | $38,630 | $28,540 | $54,420 | 0.17 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 1,430 | $38,250 | $30,730 | $56,900 | 0.29 |
| Toledo, OH | 330 | $38,160 | $25,830 | $43,820 | 0.67 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 490 | $38,130 | $26,620 | $45,040 | 0.26 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,270 | $38,050 | $31,700 | $46,250 | 0.39 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,120 | $37,930 | $35,660 | $50,290 | 0.29 |
| Modesto, CA | 4,120 | $37,850 | $35,300 | $53,680 | 12.36 |
| Vineland, NJ | 550 | $37,530 | $33,800 | $46,050 | 5.13 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1,700 | $37,190 | $35,220 | $46,900 | 0.65 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 700 | $37,020 | $31,020 | $46,040 | 0.38 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 530 | $36,900 | $32,020 | $44,980 | 0.23 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,020 | $36,890 | $31,200 | $51,040 | 0.13 |
| Salinas, CA | 26,830 | $36,700 | $35,140 | $47,450 | 84.30 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 340 | $36,660 | $31,200 | $49,630 | 0.27 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 3,100 | $36,570 | $35,370 | $42,460 | 14.89 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 2,590 | $36,520 | $35,260 | $46,100 | 1.40 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 470 | $36,450 | $34,320 | $42,340 | 2.78 |
| Merced, CA | 3,820 | $36,350 | $34,350 | $51,920 | 28.13 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 11,020 | $36,230 | $34,320 | $41,860 | 32.14 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 1,870 | $36,000 | $33,960 | $46,560 | 0.91 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 300 | $35,970 | $28,500 | $46,130 | 0.23 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 590 | $35,930 | $30,020 | $46,400 | 0.25 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 3,940 | $35,890 | $34,320 | $36,460 | 47.27 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 4,510 | $35,810 | $34,600 | $45,500 | 8.15 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 3,990 | $35,640 | $34,550 | $41,630 | 8.07 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 360 | $35,270 | $30,630 | $42,640 | 2.60 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 1,980 | $35,250 | $34,000 | $41,970 | 0.49 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 5,310 | $35,240 | $34,320 | $43,610 | 1.81 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 320 | $35,170 | $25,010 | $50,570 | 0.27 |
| El Centro, CA | 3,350 | $35,140 | $34,320 | $41,020 | 30.00 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 330 | $35,130 | $28,060 | $48,130 | 1.12 |
| Yuba City, CA | 850 | $34,960 | $34,320 | $39,390 | 9.76 |
| Visalia, CA | 21,420 | $34,800 | $34,320 | $38,240 | 73.29 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 32,500 | $34,620 | $34,320 | $36,330 | 56.27 |
| Fresno, CA | 28,570 | $34,610 | $34,320 | $38,360 | 35.08 |
| Yuma, AZ | 4,420 | $34,610 | $30,760 | $35,790 | 37.54 |
| Boise City, ID | 1,050 | $34,420 | $30,750 | $44,600 | 1.57 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 650 | $34,400 | $26,580 | $42,940 | 0.09 |
| Chico, CA | 430 | $34,320 | $34,320 | $44,630 | 3.24 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 610 | $34,290 | $29,640 | $46,620 | 0.88 |
| Salem, OR | 2,550 | $33,450 | $31,200 | $36,270 | 7.92 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 370 | $33,420 | $28,080 | $41,570 | 0.19 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 870 | $33,290 | $26,040 | $39,940 | 0.16 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 620 | $33,260 | $24,880 | $44,460 | 0.13 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 700 | $31,550 | $28,370 | $47,640 | 0.29 |
The median is $35,660 a year ($17.15 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $32,900 and the highest-paid tenth over $45,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
265,500 in May 2025, and BLS projects -2.4% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: No formal educational credential (BLS).
Wyoming, with a median of $55,180 (among states with published figures).