Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse does

These workers perform physical labor on farms and in nurseries, including planting, weeding, harvesting, and packing crops. They may also maintain facilities and equipment under direction of supervisors.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — $36,670/yr
• Agricultural Equipment Operators — $41,730/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — $59,320/yr
• Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products — $35,730/yr
• Logging Equipment Operators — $49,740/yr