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

In Colorado, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $18.35 an hour ($38,170 a year). About 2,450 people work in this job there.

$18.35Median hourly pay

$34,950–$43,930Middle half of workers, yearly

2,450People in this job in Colorado

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,660). Colorado ranks 12th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.97	$33,210
25% of workers	$16.80	$34,950
Half of workers (median)	$18.35	$38,170
75% of workers	$21.12	$43,930
90% of workers	$25.66	$53,360

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boulder	$43,020	150
Grand Junction	$39,570	50
Denver-Aurora-Centennial	$38,990	1,150
Fort Collins-Loveland	$38,100	90
Colorado Springs	$36,670	140
Pueblo	$35,970	130
Greeley	$34,760	180

Colorado unemployment rate: 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)

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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$49,590
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	$39,740
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$51,390
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	$47,020

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.