Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
At a Glance
Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker earns an average of $40,265/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.3–1.5 years. Top skills: Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture), Communication, Good Driving Record.
$40,265/yr
High school or GED
1.3–1.5 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Median Wage
$42,580/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.7%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
Good Driving Record
Lifting Ability
Farm Equipment
Mowing
Hand Tools
Loading And Unloading
Valves (Piping)
Agriculture
Lawn Care
Soil Science
General Mathematics
Agricultural Equipment
Heavy Equipment
Environment Health And Safety
Instructional Manuals
Painting
Vegetable Farming
Common Skills (9)
Communication
Management
Customer Service
Record Keeping
Detail Oriented
Word Processing
Quality Control
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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