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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Hawaii

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouses in Hawaii make a median of $36,110 a year, or about $17.36 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$36K
Median annual
$17.36/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$54K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Hawaii?

Take-home$2,412/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,642/mo
Rent burden109.5% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$36,110/yr
After rent-$230/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $31,080, 25th percentile $33,540, median $36,110, 75th percentile $39,910, 90th percentile $54,360. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$34KMedian$36K75th$40K90th$54K
Bar chart showing Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $31,080, 25th percentile $33,540, median $36,110, 75th percentile $39,910, 90th percentile $54,360. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K.Top earners bring in $54K or more - a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Wyoming$45K+25%80
Nebraska$44K+23%420
Maine$44K+23%330
Montana$42K+17%500
District of Columbia$42K+17%40
Illinois$40K+13%2,410
Massachusetts$40K+13%1,270
New York$39K+10%2,570
Minnesota$39K+9%1,040
Maryland$38K+7%1,630
Indiana$38K+6%1,170
New Jersey$38K+5%3,460
Rhode Island$37K+4%230
Washington$37K+4%7,280
South Dakota$37K+4%130

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Frequently asked questions

How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses make in Hawaii?

The median is $36,110 a year - that works out to about $17.36 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,080, and experienced farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses can clear $54,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,412/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,642/month (median of metro areas), which eats 109.5% 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 Hawaii?

Hawaii 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 $36,110 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.

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