Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $37,980 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $21,460
90th percentile $50,800
Employed locally 250
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,460
    25th
    $28,950
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $44,480
    90th
    $50,800

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 45% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 55% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $48,390
    Napa, CA $44,680
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,100
    Lebanon, PA $37,650
    Grants Pass, OR $37,440
    Gettysburg, PA $37,160

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,190
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Lancaster, PA is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Lancaster, PA is 6.4% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $21,460 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,950.