Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Ohio
$38,760avg. a year
$18.64 an hour · 1,990 employed
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Ohio earn an average of $38,760 a year. That is $1,130 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $37,630. The best-paying metro area is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $41,340.
$37,470Median pay
$18.64Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#19Of 50 states
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
1250 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$41,340
$19.87 an hour
2320 jobs
Columbus, OH
$39,680
$19.08 an hour
370 jobs
Akron, OH
$38,680
$18.59 an hour
4110 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$37,390
$17.98 an hour
5330 jobs
Toledo, OH
$37,000
$17.79 an hour
690 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$36,720
$17.66 an hour
770 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$36,100
$17.36 an hour
8290 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$35,980
$17.30 an hour
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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,630 | $18.09 |
| Ohio | $38,760 | $18.64 |
| Indiana | $38,680 | $18.60 |
| Michigan | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,330 | $18.43 |
| Kentucky | $34,970 | $16.81 |
| West Virginia | $33,840 | $16.27 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,530
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$50,070
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,090
- Agricultural Inspectors$66,520
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$50,960
- Animal Breeders$82,540
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in Ohio?
The average is $38,760 a year, and the median is $37,470. That is $1,130 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $37,630.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$18.64 an hour on average; the median is $18.01.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($41,340), followed by Columbus, OH ($39,680). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Cleveland, OH ($35,980).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #19 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 45-2092. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.