Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $34,370 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $45,070
Employed locally 1,730
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $34,190
    50th (median)
    $34,370
    75th
    $38,060
    90th
    $45,070

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 51% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $43,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $43,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $40,360
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $40,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,410
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $39,380

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$46,240
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$39,910
    Agricultural Inspectors$61,050
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$39,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Yakima, WA is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Yakima, WA is 3.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,190.