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SOC 45-2092·Farming, Fishing & Forestry
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Median wage
$40,523
10-yr outlook
−0.3%by 2032
Openings / year
1,877
Workers in NY
2,570
How pay grows with experience
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $35,118 |
| Median (typical) | $40,523 |
| Experienced | $45,715 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $43,834 |
| New York City | $42,525 |
| Hudson Valley | $40,909 |
| Central New York | $38,487 |
| Capital Region | $38,340 |
| Western New York | $37,936 |
| Southern Tier | $37,799 |
| Finger Lakes | $37,771 |
| North Country | $37,285 |
| Mohawk Valley | $37,106 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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