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

In Yakima (WA), the median pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse is $18.78 an hour ($39,070 a year). About 4,550 people work in this job there.

$18.78Median hourly pay
$37,190–$41,840Middle half of workers, yearly
4,550People in this job in Yakima (WA)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($35,660). It is about the same as the Washington median ($39,170).

Pay range for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse in Yakima (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.86$35,080
25% of workers$17.88$37,190
Half of workers (median)$18.78$39,070
75% of workers$20.11$41,840
90% of workers$20.42$42,470

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$42,8001,120
Kennewick-Richland$42,3402,470
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee$40,6801,610
Bellingham$40,59090
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$40,050150
Yakima (this page)$39,0704,550
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$38,90060
Spokane-Spokane Valley$38,420190
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$38,410200
Longview-Kelso$35,86070
Walla Walla$35,740130

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Yakima (WA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,710
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,750

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.