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

In Tennessee, the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $14.91 an hour ($31,020 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$14.91Median hourly pay
$29,450–$36,330Middle half of workers, yearly
1,080People in this job in Tennessee

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,660). Tennessee ranks 47th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.30$23,490
25% of workers$14.16$29,450
Half of workers (median)$14.91$31,020
75% of workers$17.47$36,330
90% of workers$20.22$42,060

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$34,630250
Chattanooga$31,500100
Memphis$31,200160
Knoxville$30,620140

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)

Related jobs in Tennessee

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,160
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,020
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,470
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47,350
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,880

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.