Average Salaries by Position for 2021 vs. 2017 (Based on the 2021 & 2017 MNLA Wage & Benefit Survey Results)

POSITION 2021 AVERAGE WAGE (PER HOUR) 2017 AVERAGE WAGE (PER HOUR) DIFFERENCE
Foreman/Manager $22.69  $19.87 $2.82
Sales $22.27  $23.11 -$0.84
Technician $19.61  $16.71 $2.90
Designer $28.11  $25.71 $2.40
General Labor $16.34  $13.36 $2.98
Office $19.22  $18.03 $1.19
Mechanic  $21.89  $19.40 $2.49
Large Equipment Operator $22.66  $20.30 $2.36
Small Equipment Operator $18.37  $15.37 $3.00
Nursery/Greenhouse Production $15.50  $15.21 $0.29
Cashiers $13.11  $12.84 $0.27
Buyer $18.33  $25.33 -$7.00