Fallers vs. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse: Who Earns More?
Fallers out-earn Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse by $16K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Fallers land at $52,100 and Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse at $35,660. The education gap is real: faller programs typically require no formal educational credential, while farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Fallers is Oregon ($84,490); for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse it's Wyoming ($55,180).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Fallers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Fallers or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?
Fallers earn more nationally. The median is $52,100 for Fallers versus $35,660 for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, a difference of $16K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Fallers or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse has the better 10-year outlook at -3.3% projected growth, compared to -7.3% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Fallers or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?
Fallers typically requires no formal educational credential. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Fallers get paid the most?
Oregon is the top-paying state for Fallers at $84,490/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Fallers vs. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Oregon, Fallers earn $84,490 vs. $34,070 for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.