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Grower salary
Average grower salary
$36,332
How much does a grower make?
The average grower salary in the United States is $36,332. Grower salaries typically range between $21,000 and $61,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for growers is $17.47 per hour.
Grower salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Growers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Grower earn more?
Grower salary estimates from across the web
Average grower salary by state
The highest-paying states for growers are Alaska, North Dakota, and New Jersey. The lowest average grower salary states are Mississippi, Nevada, and Georgia.
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Highest paying states for growers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $35,451 | $17.04 |
| 2 | Alaska | $43,513 | $20.92 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $36,914 | $17.75 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $34,580 | $16.63 |
| 5 | Maine | $36,210 | $17.41 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $36,703 | $17.65 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $34,656 | $16.66 |
| 8 | Vermont | $34,125 | $16.41 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $35,284 | $16.96 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $32,882 | $15.81 |
| 11 | Iowa | $31,771 | $15.27 |
| 12 | New York | $34,644 | $16.66 |
| 13 | Michigan | $31,242 | $15.02 |
| 14 | Illinois | $32,211 | $15.49 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $30,947 | $14.88 |
| 16 | Ohio | $30,211 | $14.52 |
| 17 | Montana | $31,109 | $14.96 |
| 18 | California | $31,871 | $15.32 |
| 19 | Indiana | $30,039 | $14.44 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $30,583 | $14.70 |
| 21 | Kansas | $29,733 | $14.29 |
| 22 | Maryland | $31,560 | $15.17 |
| 23 | Missouri | $27,529 | $13.24 |
| 24 | Idaho | $27,314 | $13.13 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $27,725 | $13.33 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $27,463 | $13.20 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $26,495 | $12.74 |
| 28 | Colorado | $27,337 | $13.14 |
| 29 | Arizona | $26,271 | $12.63 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $25,800 | $12.40 |
| 31 | Oregon | $27,757 | $13.34 |
| 32 | Washington | $28,158 | $13.54 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $29,735 | $14.30 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $24,998 | $12.02 |
| 35 | Virginia | $27,849 | $13.39 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $25,633 | $12.32 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $25,652 | $12.33 |
| 38 | Texas | $25,737 | $12.37 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $24,547 | $11.80 |
| 40 | Utah | $26,333 | $12.66 |
| 41 | Florida | $24,640 | $11.85 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $23,545 | $11.32 |
| 43 | Delaware | $25,973 | $12.49 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $23,840 | $11.46 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $22,933 | $11.03 |
| 46 | Alabama | $22,153 | $10.65 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $24,315 | $11.69 |
| 48 | Nevada | $22,688 | $10.91 |
| 49 | Georgia | $22,170 | $10.66 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $21,794 | $10.48 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $21,135 | $10.16 |
Highest paying cities for growers
The highest-paying cities for growers are Anchorage, AK, Bethlehem, PA, and Minneapolis, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $44,053 | $21.18 |
| 2 | Bethlehem, PA | $35,504 | $17.07 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $35,451 | $17.04 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $34,670 | $16.67 |
| 5 | Santa Maria, CA | $32,441 | $15.60 |
| 6 | Hilo, HI | $28,543 | $13.72 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $28,161 | $13.54 |
| 8 | Tucson, AZ | $26,356 | $12.67 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $24,661 | $11.86 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $22,750 | $10.94 |
Grower salary details
A grower's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $61,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a grower's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $36,332 | $3,028 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying grower jobs
The highest paying types of growers are tree surgeon helper, plant propagator, and greenhouse worker.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Center Employee | $28,946 | $2,412 | $13.92 | 31,432 |
Top companies hiring growers now:
Which companies pay growers the most?
Grower salaries at Cornell University and Sparrow Health System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average grower salary at companies like Syngenta and Belcan are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University | $67,753 | $32.57 |
| 2 | Sparrow Health System | $60,794 | $29.23 |
| 3 | Syngenta | $43,711 | $21.01 |
| 4 | Belcan | $40,982 | $19.70 |
| 5 | B&W Quality Growers | $39,463 | $18.97 |
| 6 | Wagner Greenhouses | $38,840 | $18.67 |
| 7 | E. & J. Gallo Winery | $37,897 | $18.22 |
| 8 | HealthTrust | $37,810 | $18.18 |
| 9 | VCA Animal Hospitals | $36,157 | $17.38 |
| 10 | Mariani Landscape | $33,169 | $15.95 |
| 11 | Speedling Incorporated | $32,848 | $15.79 |
| 12 | MetrolinaGreenhouses | $32,773 | $15.76 |
| 13 | California | $32,460 | $15.61 |
| 14 | AppHarvest | $32,460 | $15.61 |
| 15 | Curaleaf | $32,458 | $15.60 |
| 16 | The Medicus Firm | $32,211 | $15.49 |
| 17 | Jackson Family Wines | $32,036 | $15.40 |
| 18 | Bailey Nurseries | $32,028 | $15.40 |
| 19 | Gotham Greens | $32,017 | $15.39 |
| 20 | BrightFarms | $31,547 | $15.17 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Grower salary by industry
The average grower salary varies across industries:
- The average grower salary in the manufacturing industry is $33,211, the highest of any industry.
- The average grower salary in the finance industry is $31,466.
- Growers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $29,739, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for growers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $33,211 | $15.97 |
| 2 | Agriculture | $31,466 | $15.13 |
| 3 | Health Care | $31,271 | $15.03 |
| 4 | Retail | $29,739 | $14.30 |
High Paying Grower Jobs
Grower salary trends
The average grower salary has risen by $12,639 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average grower earned $23,693 annually, but today, they earn $36,332 a year. That works out to a 30% change in pay for growers over the last decade.
Compare grower salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average grower salary over time
Compare grower salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Grower salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,300 | $17.47 | +11.2% |
| 2024 | $32,300 | $15.50 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $30,800 | $14.82 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $29,600 | $14.25 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | $27,900 | $13.41 | +10.1% |
Recently added grower salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoway Nurseries | Woody Shrub Grower | Huron, OH | 11/25/2024 | $48,001 |
| Randstad Us | Assistant Grower | Apopka, FL | 11/20/2024 | $35,479 |
| One Floral Group | Assistant Grower | Gaffney, SC | 10/24/2024 | $43,827 |
| Smith Gardens Inc. | Section Grower | Bellingham, WA | 09/26/2024 | $39,653 |
| Wilson Farm | Assistant Greenhouse Grower | Lexington, MA | 09/26/2024 | $41,740 |
| Csi | Section Grower | Jerome, ID | 09/25/2024 | $30,262 |
| Spring Creek Growers, Inc. | Grower | Waller, TX | 09/19/2024 | $65,000 |
| Csi | Section Grower | Jerome, ID | 09/11/2024 | $30,262 |
| Smith Gardens Inc. | Section Grower | Bellingham, WA | 09/10/2024 | $39,653 |
| Wilson Farm | Assistant Greenhouse Grower | Lexington, MA | 07/12/2024 | $41,740 |
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