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Apple Picker salary
Average apple picker salary
$13.45
How much does an apple picker make?
The average apple picker salary in the United States is $27,983. Apple picker salaries typically range between $19,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for apple pickers is $13.45 per hour.
Apple picker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Apple pickers earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Average apple picker salary by state
The average apple picker salary in North Dakota, Alaska, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average apple picker salary states are South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for apple pickers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $36,398 | $17.50 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $33,507 | $16.11 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $28,942 | $13.91 |
| 4 | Iowa | $28,867 | $13.88 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $30,098 | $14.47 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $28,501 | $13.70 |
| 7 | Maine | $34,789 | $16.73 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $32,774 | $15.76 |
| 9 | Vermont | $32,489 | $15.62 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $33,171 | $15.95 |
| 11 | Alaska | $35,574 | $17.10 |
| 12 | Michigan | $27,263 | $13.11 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $28,243 | $13.58 |
| 14 | Montana | $30,506 | $14.67 |
| 15 | Utah | $29,109 | $13.99 |
| 16 | Ohio | $27,534 | $13.24 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $29,700 | $14.28 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $29,810 | $14.33 |
| 19 | Arizona | $27,161 | $13.06 |
| 20 | Kansas | $27,325 | $13.14 |
| 21 | Illinois | $27,918 | $13.42 |
| 22 | Nevada | $26,392 | $12.69 |
| 23 | Indiana | $25,447 | $12.23 |
| 24 | Oregon | $29,013 | $13.95 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $25,695 | $12.35 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $26,931 | $12.95 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $31,144 | $14.97 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $24,638 | $11.85 |
| 29 | New York | $27,046 | $13.00 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $24,811 | $11.93 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $26,216 | $12.60 |
| 32 | Colorado | $26,802 | $12.89 |
| 33 | Maryland | $26,079 | $12.54 |
| 34 | Washington | $27,618 | $13.28 |
| 35 | Missouri | $25,454 | $12.24 |
| 36 | Idaho | $25,251 | $12.14 |
| 37 | California | $26,542 | $12.76 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $25,658 | $12.34 |
| 39 | Texas | $23,331 | $11.22 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $21,975 | $10.56 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $25,859 | $12.43 |
| 42 | Virginia | $23,190 | $11.15 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $23,133 | $11.12 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $22,417 | $10.78 |
| 45 | Delaware | $23,491 | $11.29 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $22,272 | $10.71 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $22,393 | $10.77 |
| 48 | Florida | $22,420 | $10.78 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $20,523 | $9.87 |
| 50 | Alabama | $21,498 | $10.34 |
| 51 | Georgia | $20,280 | $9.75 |
Apple Picker salary details
An apple picker's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an apple picker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $27,983 | $2,332 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
Highest paying apple picker jobs
The highest paying types of apple pickers are ditch rider, chocolatier, and crop or grain farmer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picker | $30,779 | $2,565 | $14.80 | 177,748 |
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Apple Picker salary trends
The average apple picker salary has risen by $9,735 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average apple picker earned $18,248 annually, but today, they earn $27,983 a year. That works out to a 30% change in pay for apple pickers over the last decade.
Compare apple picker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average apple picker salary over time
Compare apple picker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Apple Picker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 | $13.45 | +11.2% |
| 2024 | $24,800 | $11.94 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $23,700 | $11.42 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $22,800 | $10.97 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | $21,500 | $10.33 | +10.1% |
Recently added apple picker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Broista-Apple | Big Bear City, CA | 12/15/2024 | $48,001 |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Broista-Apple | Big Bear City, CA | 10/17/2024 | $48,001 |
| Sound Physicians, Inc. | Nocturnist Commencement Bonus-Apple | Apple Valley, CA | 09/26/2024 | $50,000 |
| Dutch Bros Inc. | Broista-Apple | Apple Valley, CA | 09/26/2024 | $48,001 |
| Sound Physicians, Inc. | Nocturnist Commencement Bonus-Apple | Apple Valley, CA | 09/10/2024 | $50,000 |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Broista-Apple | Big Bear City, CA | 09/03/2024 | $48,001 |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Broista-Apple | Big Bear City, CA | 07/29/2024 | $48,001 |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Broista-Apple | Big Bear City, CA | 07/29/2024 | $48,001 |
| Peters Orchards, Inc. | Apple Picker | Waverly, MO | 05/21/2024 | $37,128 |
| Romero and Son Harvesting, LLC | Apple and Peach Picker | Hendersonville, NC | 04/23/2024 | $32,995 |
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