Farmworkers and Laborers

Plant or harvest vegetables, fruits, plants, or other crops.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Farmworkers and Laborers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$15.43	$16.4	$17.49
Minnesota	$14.91	$17.7	$22.39
Central Minnesota	$15.17	$19.23	$22.44
Northeast Minnesota	$14.23	$15.75	$18.09
Southeast Minnesota	$15.01	$16.67	$19.49
Southwest Minnesota	$14.67	$15.64	$19.2
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$15.45	$15.9	$22.57

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1500 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Farmworkers and Laborers most often work?

• Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
• Administrative and Support Services
• Educational Services

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a n