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

In Kentucky, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $15.89 an hour ($33,050 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.

$15.89Median hourly pay
$29,450–$38,520Middle half of workers, yearly
510People in this job in Kentucky

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($35,660). Kentucky ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.74$26,490
25% of workers$14.16$29,450
Half of workers (median)$15.89$33,050
75% of workers$18.52$38,520
90% of workers$23.67$49,240

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$33,990110
Lexington-Fayette$33,23090

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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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.