How Much Does a Greenhouse Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$89,900
Greenhouse managers in the U.S. earn a median of $89,900 a year, or $43.22 an hour. Half of greenhouse managers earn more than $89,900 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $160,020.
Pay percentiles for greenhouse managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26.12 | $54,320 |
| 25th | $31.87 | $66,300 |
| 50th (median) | $43.22 | $89,900 |
| 75th | $57.14 | $118,860 |
| 90th | $76.93 | $160,020 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (SOC 11-9013). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for greenhouse managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $111,460 | $53.59 | +24% |
| Montana | $110,250 | $53.00 | +23% |
| California | $109,140 | $52.47 | +21% |
| Washington | $103,240 | $49.64 | +15% |
| Kansas | $102,490 | $49.27 | +14% |
| Illinois | $99,440 | $47.81 | +11% |
| Georgia | $95,900 | $46.10 | +7% |
| Mississippi | $95,210 | $45.77 | +6% |
| New York | $89,370 | $42.97 | −1% |
| Florida | $87,080 | $41.86 | −3% |
| United States | $89,900 | $43.22 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many greenhouse managers are there?
BLS counts about 6,500 greenhouse managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers”. The most jobs are in California (1,650), Texas (610) and Florida (320).
The mean (average) annual wage is $99,820, higher than the median of $89,900.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $7,492
- Biweekly
- $3,458
- Weekly
- $1,729
- Daily (8 hours)
- $346
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do greenhouse managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for greenhouse managers is $43.22. The middle 50% earn between $31.87 and $57.14 an hour.
Which state pays greenhouse managers the most?
Nebraska has the highest median wage for greenhouse managers at $111,460, +24% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for greenhouse managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of greenhouse managers earn less than $54,320 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.