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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Illinois
Ranked #5 of 50 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses in Illinois earn between $31,700 and $51,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary in Illinois is $42,040, about 11.7% above the U.S. average ($37,630). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $48,390 | $44,830 | 130 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,210 | $44,150 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $44,890 | $44,030 | 290 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $44,730 | $43,860 | 180 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,420 | $43,640 | 130 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,600 | $44,200 | 80 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,070 | $39,750 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,040 | $40,370 | 270 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in Illinois?
The median farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary in Illinois is $41,050 per year (mean $42,040), and about 80% earn between $31,700 and $51,010.
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,040 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse?
Illinois ranks #5 of 50 states for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse pay. Its mean salary of $42,040 is about 11.7% above the U.S. average of $37,630.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse are Champaign-Urbana, IL ($48,390), Bloomington, IL ($47,210), West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($44,890), by median annual wage.
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