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

In Massachusetts, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $18.38 an hour ($38,220 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.

$18.38Median hourly pay
$36,310–$44,670Middle half of workers, yearly
1,340People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,660). Massachusetts ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.80$34,950
25% of workers$17.46$36,310
Half of workers (median)$18.38$38,220
75% of workers$21.48$44,670
90% of workers$24.25$50,430

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$39,080840
Pittsfield$39,02050
Amherst Town-Northampton$37,37060
Worcester$37,210190
Springfield$35,78080
Barnstable Town$35,40040

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.