Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $18.07 an hour ($37,590 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($35,660). Iowa ranks 15th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| 25% of workers | $14.72 | $30,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.07 | $37,590 |
| 75% of workers | $18.99 | $39,500 |
| 90% of workers | $22.45 | $46,700 |
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $42,630 | 110 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $38,550 | 30 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $36,360 | 160 |
| Iowa City | $31,700 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $29,120 | 90 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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