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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,170
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.8% vs 2024
$40,890
Mean Salary
$38,170
Median Salary
$18.35
Hourly Rate
2,450 people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado earn a median salary of $38,170 per year ($3,180/month).
This is 5.8% above the national average of $36,062.
Colorado ranks #12 out of 50 states for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay.
Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries decreased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
2.88
Reading Comprehension
2.75
Writing
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Food Production
2.84
Biology
2.84
Mechanical
2.71
Administration and Management
2.68
Chemistry
2.64
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(39.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado range from $33,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,950 and $43,930.
Median $38,170
P10: $33,210P25: $34,950P75: $43,930P90: $53,360
10th
$33,210
25th
$34,950
Median
$38,170
75th
$43,930
90th
$53,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,210
$15.97
$2,767
25th Percentile
$34,950
$16.80
$2,912
Median (50th)
$38,170
$18.35
$3,180
75th Percentile
$43,930
$21.12
$3,660
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,360
$25.65
$4,446
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Colorado ranks #12 of 50 states
$36,062
National avg. for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado is $38,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,890.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado?
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado range from $33,210 at the 10th percentile to $53,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,950 and $43,930.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado?
Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse positions in Colorado typically start around $33,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,450 people are employed as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Colorado is approximately $18.35 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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