Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $36,760 +3% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 210
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $45,990
    90th
    $48,410

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in West Central Illinois is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.21 or more per hour.

    Is West Central 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 West Central Illinois is 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.