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

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

Median annual salary $37,250 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $28,580
90th percentile $46,010
Employed locally 140
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,580
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $44,090
    90th
    $46,010

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,690
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,040
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $55,600
    Agricultural Inspectors $53,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Southeast Iowa is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Iowa is 4.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $28,580 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.