Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,590 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 80
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $36,390
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $39,220
    90th
    $43,680

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $48,830
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,300
    Agricultural Inspectors $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Northeast Iowa is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Northeast Iowa is 5.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,390.