Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,420 +44.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $34,490
90th percentile $51,420
Employed locally 170
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,490
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $51,420
    75th
    $51,420
    90th
    $51,420

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,030

    Related occupations in Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,070
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $45,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Southwest Minnesota is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Southwest Minnesota is 44.1% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $34,490 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.