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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,060
Median Annual Salary
▼
-11.0% vs 2024
$44,160
Mean Salary
$39,060
Median Salary
$18.78
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine earn a median salary of $39,060 per year ($3,255/month).
This is 8.3% above the national average of $36,062.
Maine ranks #8 out of 50 states for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries decreased by 11.0% 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 Maine
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine range from $34,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,610 and $47,990.
Median $39,060
P10: $34,220P25: $36,610P75: $47,990P90: $58,410
10th
$34,220
25th
$36,610
Median
$39,060
75th
$47,990
90th
$58,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,220
$16.45
$2,851
25th Percentile
$36,610
$17.60
$3,050
Median (50th)
$39,060
$18.78
$3,255
75th Percentile
$47,990
$23.07
$3,999
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,410
$28.08
$4,867
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
Maine ranks #8 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 Maine?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine is $39,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,160.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine?
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine range from $34,220 at the 10th percentile to $58,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,610 and $47,990.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine?
Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse positions in Maine typically start around $34,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Maine is approximately $18.78 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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