Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$35,690
↑ 91.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 91.0% since 2011 ($18,690 → $35,690)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $35,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 12.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +30%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,690 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $34,470 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $33,000 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | $29,630 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | $28,660 | +12.7% |
| 2019 | $25,440 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | $24,320 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $23,380 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | $22,000 | +11.3% |
| 2015 | $19,770 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | $19,060 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $18,710 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $18,670 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | $18,690 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.