Plant Nursery Worker Salary in the United States

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Plant Nursery Worker Salary in the United States

What is the salary range of a Plant Nursery Worker?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Nursery Worker in the United States ranges from $44,241 (25th percentile) to $56,153 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $50,307 and an hourly rate of $24. A Plant Nursery Worker's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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Plant Nursery Worker Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $56,153 $4,679 $1,080 $27
Average $50,307 $4,192 $967 $24
25th Percentile $44,241 $3,687 $851 $21
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How much does a Plant Nursery Worker make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$44,241
Average $50,307/year
$56,153
$3,687
Average $4,192/month
$4,679
$851
Average $967/week
$1,080
$21
Average $24/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $56,153 $4,679 $1,080 $27
Average $50,307 $4,192 $967 $24
25th Percentile $44,241 $3,687 $851 $21

How does experience level affect a Plant Nursery Worker's Salary?

An entry-level Plant Nursery Worker with less than 1 year of experience earns about $49,717. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $49,886. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $52,038. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $54,657, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $54,844.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Plant Nursery Worker $49,717
Intermediate Level Plant Nursery Worker $49,886
Senior Level Plant Nursery Worker $52,038
Specialist Level Plant Nursery Worker $54,657
Expert Level Plant Nursery Worker $54,844
$49,717 0 yr
$49,886 < 2 yrs
$52,038 2-4 yrs
$54,657 5-8 yrs
$54,844 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Plant Nursery Worker vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Plant Nursery Worker is $55,489.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $54,749.
  • In New Jersey, a Plant Nursery Worker earns $54,528 per year.

How much does salary of Plant Nursery Worker vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Plant Nursery Worker is $62,828.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $58,301.
  • In Boston, MA, a Plant Nursery Worker earns $56,107 per year.

What are the salaries of a Plant Nursery Worker with different levels of education?

Salaries for Plant Nursery Worker with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Plant Nursery Worker with a No Diploma is $56,347 - $61,028. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Plant Nursery Worker Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Plant Nursery Worker
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
High School 80.7%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 4.8%
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What is the salary trend of Plant Nursery Worker?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Plant Nursery Worker compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $43,674 in 2023 to approximately $43,779 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Plant Nursery Worker salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Plant Nursery Worker Over Time

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2023
$43,674
2024
$43,936
2025
$43,779
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2023 $43,674
2024 $43,936
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Plant Nursery Worker bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 54.8%
Bonuses 14.3%
Social Security 5.3%
401k/403b 2.9%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 9.1%
Pension 3.7%
Time Off 8.5%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $50,307 54.8%
Bonus $13,181 14.3%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $4,862 5.3%
401K/403B $2,670 2.9%
Disability $1,271 1.4%
Healthcare $8,330 9.1%
Pension $3,432 3.7%
Time Off $7,823 8.5%
Total Compensation $91,877 100%
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