Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $48,390 +35.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $55,010
Employed locally 130
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $48,390
    75th
    $49,100
    90th
    $55,010

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 75% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 25% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Helena, MT $46,610
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,450
    Bozeman, MT $45,590
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,030

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $41,600
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $41,360
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $41,360
    Bloomington, IL $41,150
    Illinois $40,400
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $39,120

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Champaign, IL is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Champaign, IL is 35.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.