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Job outlook for apple pickers in the United States
Are apple picker jobs in demand?
Yes, apple picker jobs are in demand. Apple picker demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Apple picker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of apple picker jobs and the average apple picker salary over time.
Apple picker jobs over time
Apple picker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,995 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,115 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,127 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,068 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,032 | 0.00% |
Average apple picker salary over time
Apple picker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,983 | $13.45 | +12.7% |
| 2025 | $24,839 | $11.94 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $23,745 | $11.42 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $22,828 | $10.97 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $21,480 | $10.33 | +11.3% |
Apple picker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of apple picker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where apple pickers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for apple pickers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 799 | 9% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 491 | 4% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 124 | 4% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 44 | 4% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 202 | 3% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 194 | 3% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 166 | 3% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 175 | 2% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 134 | 2% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 122 | 2% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 120 | 2% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 109 | 2% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 103 | 2% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 53 | 2% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 49 | 2% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 18 | 2% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 189 | 1% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 115 | 1% |
| 19 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 111 | 1% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 11 | 1% |