The salary statistics of farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $39,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $21,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $28,630 | 3.77% | 22.21% |
| 2017 | $27,550 | 7.59% | - |
| 2016 | $25,460 | 4.91% | - |
| 2015 | $24,210 | 3.68% | - |
| 2014 | $23,320 | 4.80% | - |
| 2013 | $22,200 | -0.32% | - |
| 2012 | $22,270 | - | - |
The average salaries of farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in four industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse occupations is the sugar and confectionery product manufacturing industry with an annual salary $23,850. The lowest paying industry is the agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing industry (annual salary $18,490). For detailed farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | |
| Machinery Manufacturing | |
| Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].