Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,960 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $20,530
90th percentile $49,280
Employed locally 120
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,530
    25th
    $28,620
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $45,330
    90th
    $49,280

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$29,040
    Logging Equipment Operators$47,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,750
    Agricultural Inspectors$49,940
    Log Graders and Scalers$37,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Central Pennsylvania is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Central Pennsylvania is 3.6% above 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $20,530 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,620.