Salary Breakdown
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Average
$30,700
ANNUAL
$14.76
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,300
ANNUAL
$13.61
HOURLY
Mid Level
$28,830
ANNUAL
$13.86
HOURLY
Expert Level
$36,810
ANNUAL
$17.70
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
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Projected Jobs
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
18,540
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
01
Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.
02
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
03
Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
04
Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
05
Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
06
Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
07
Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
08
Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.
09
Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.
10
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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