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

In Missouri, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $17.44 an hour ($36,280 a year). About 2,600 people work in this job there.

$17.44Median hourly pay
$29,330–$40,200Middle half of workers, yearly
2,600People in this job in Missouri

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($35,660). Missouri ranks 24th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.02$29,160
25% of workers$14.10$29,330
Half of workers (median)$17.44$36,280
75% of workers$19.33$40,200
90% of workers$23.07$47,980

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$38,900650
Springfield$37,840190
Columbia$37,82060
Kansas City$37,020700
Joplin$32,95040
Jefferson City$29,160610

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,080
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,520
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,290
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$32,950
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$61,140
Agricultural Equipment Operators$46,490
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,800

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.