Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $41,360 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $31,310
90th percentile $48,830
Employed locally 120
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,310
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $41,360
    75th
    $45,990
    90th
    $48,830

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $70,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in South Illinois is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in South Illinois is 15.9% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $31,310 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.