Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $32,740 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.74
10th percentile $25,520
90th percentile $44,550
Employed locally 850
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,520
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $32,740
    75th
    $41,470
    90th
    $44,550

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 38% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,420
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $48,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Helena, MT $46,610
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,450
    Bozeman, MT $45,590

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,850
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,800
    Michigan $36,440
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,520
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,450
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $35,130

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $98,810
    Logging Equipment Operators $46,920
    Agricultural Inspectors $45,780
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,840
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Atlanta, GA is $15.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.3% below the national median of $35,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $25,520 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.