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Fallers vs. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse: Who Earns More?

Fallerss out-earn Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses by $16K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Fallerss land at $52,100 and Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses 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 Fallerss is Oregon ($84,490); for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses it's Wyoming ($55,180).

Fallers
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Median salary
$52,100
$35,660
Hourly rate
$25.05/hr
$17.15/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$35,180
$32,900
Senior level (90th %)
$82,360
$45,690
Education required
No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
3,130
265,500
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Farming & Fishing
Farming & Fishing
Top-paying state
Oregon
Wyoming

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Fallers median pay.

State
Fallers
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Oregon
$84,490
$34,070
Idaho
$78,330
$34,470
Washington
$77,340
$39,170
South Carolina
$76,350
$35,110
Arkansas
$67,060
$32,970
Louisiana
$62,040
$33,260
California
$59,590
$35,580
Maryland
$58,300
$38,420
Michigan
$51,700
$38,680
Wisconsin
$50,010
$35,360
Virginia
$48,340
$35,580
Ohio
$47,700
$37,470
North Carolina
$46,080
$33,870
New York
$36,190
$40,930
Indiana
$26,210
$36,980

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Fallerss or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses?

Fallerss earn more nationally. The median is $52,100 for Fallerss versus $35,660 for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses, a difference of $16K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Fallers or Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

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 Fallerss get paid the most?

Oregon is the top-paying state for Fallerss 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, Fallerss earn $84,490 vs. $34,070 for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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