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Job outlook for planters in the United States
Are planter jobs in demand?
Yes, planter jobs are in demand. Planter demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Planter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of planter jobs and the average planter salary over time.
Planter jobs over time
Planter job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,314 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,239 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,389 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 273 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 279 | 0.00% |
Average planter salary over time
Planter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,417 | $16.55 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $33,283 | $16.00 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $32,530 | $15.64 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $32,153 | $15.46 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $31,598 | $15.19 | +2.4% |
Planter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of planter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where planters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for planters
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1 | 0% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1 | 0% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 0 | 0% |
| 5 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 0 | 0% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 0 | 0% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 0 | 0% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 0 | 0% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for planters
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacogdoches | 14 | 41% | $36,870 |
| 2 | Florence | 6 | 15% | $31,160 |
| 3 | Dalton | 1 | 3% | $32,052 |
| 4 | Caldwell | 1 | 2% | $38,224 |
| 5 | Columbus | 1 | 2% | $30,096 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $27,272 |
| 7 | Kenosha | 1 | 1% | $34,596 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $37,567 |