Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $16.28 an hour ($33,870 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.

$16.28Median hourly pay
$29,600–$37,570Middle half of workers, yearly
740People in this job in Alabama

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($35,660). Alabama ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.23$27,520
25% of workers$14.23$29,600
Half of workers (median)$16.28$33,870
75% of workers$18.06$37,570
90% of workers$19.75$41,090

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Decatur$37,57030
Birmingham$36,890120
Auburn-Opelika$36,62030
Huntsville$36,40050
Dothan$32,97070
Tuscaloosa$30,44040
Florence-Muscle Shoals$29,710100

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -2.4% over ten years, declining · about 72,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alabama

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,670
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,630
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,620
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,500
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,390

Other job titles for this job

FarmerGrowerHorticulturistField WorkerNursery WorkerApple TurnerCarrot BuncherCarrot TierCelery CutterCelery PackerCelery StripperCelery Tier

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.