Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Connecticut
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses in Connecticut make a median of $36,180 a year, or about $17.39 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Connecticut. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in Connecticut?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut
Entry-level farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary by metro in Connecticut
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $38K | +6% | 80 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $36K | +0% | 150 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $36K | -1% | 160 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $33K | -10% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses make in Connecticut?
The median is $36,180 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,640, and experienced farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses can clear $49,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Connecticut?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,458/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 68.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary go in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary is worth about $35,167 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.