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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,220
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.3% vs 2024
$41,480
Mean Salary
$38,220
Median Salary
$18.38
Hourly Rate
1,340 people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $38,220 per year ($3,185/month).
This is 6.0% above the national average of $36,062.
Massachusetts ranks #11 out of 50 states for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay.
Approximately 1,340 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries decreased by 5.3% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts range from $34,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,310 and $44,670.
Median $38,220
P10: $34,950P25: $36,310P75: $44,670P90: $50,430
10th
$34,950
25th
$36,310
Median
$38,220
75th
$44,670
90th
$50,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,950
$16.80
$2,912
25th Percentile
$36,310
$17.46
$3,025
Median (50th)
$38,220
$18.38
$3,185
75th Percentile
$44,670
$21.48
$3,722
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,430
$24.25
$4,202
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,480 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Massachusetts ranks #11 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts is $38,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,480.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts range from $34,950 at the 10th percentile to $50,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,310 and $44,670.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse positions in Massachusetts typically start around $34,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,340 people are employed as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Massachusetts is approximately $18.38 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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