Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,260 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.32
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $50,020
Employed locally 60
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $35,920
    50th (median)
    $42,260
    75th
    $45,950
    90th
    $50,020

    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 East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Workers $35,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $42,690
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,770
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $51,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in East South Dakota is $20.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.05 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in East South Dakota is 18.4% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,920.