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

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

Median annual salary $33,020 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.88
10th percentile $30,700
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 120
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,700
    25th
    $33,020
    50th (median)
    $33,020
    75th
    $36,610
    90th
    $48,080

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,920
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $61,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Southwest Missouri is $15.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri 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 Missouri is 7.5% below 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $30,700 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,020.