H-2A Jobs in Maryland (FY2026): Employers & Wages
In FY2026 (through Q2), the Department of Labor certified 1,160 H-2A positions for worksites in Maryland — #38 among all states — across 120 employer applications. The median offered wage was $18.21/hour (middle half of offers: $15.35–$18.21).
Hiring season
90% of certified positions in Maryland start in March, February or April, and a typical season runs about 8.8 months. Employers file with the DOL a median of 64 days before the start date — so openings for a March start typically show up on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov around January.
Top H-2A employers in Maryland
| Employer | Worksite city | Positions | Median wage | Main occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica Nurseries, Inc | Kennedyville | 62 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Wesco Farms LLC | Federalsburg | 49 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Chesapeake Nurseries, Inc. | Quantico | 49 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Winbak Farm, LLC | Chesapeake City | 47 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals |
| Baugher Enterprises Inc. | Westminster | 40 | $15.5/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Foxborough Nursery, Inc. | Street | 39 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Wings Landing Farms LLC | Preston | 27 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Black Ankle Vineyards | Mount Airy | 26 | $17.96/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Bell Nursery USA, LLC - MD | Warwick | 24 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Clinton Nurseries of MD, Inc. | Centreville | 24 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| GPS Nurseries, LLC | Lutherville Timonium | 22 | $17/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Patuxent Nursery | Bowie | 22 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Plant Growers, LLC | Elkton | 21 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Del Norte Harvesting, LLC | Keymar | 20 | $15.84/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Legacy Labor, Inc. | Earleville | 19 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Waverly Farm, LLC | Adamstown | 19 | $17.96/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| BP MILLER FARMS LLC | Clinton | 18 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Gramercy LLC | Stevenson | 18 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| TDH Nurseries, LLC | Phoenix | 18 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Stadler Garden Centers, Inc. | Frederick | 18 | $18.4/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Ed's Plant World, Inc. | Brandywine | 16 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Maryland Natives Nursery Inc. | Middle River | 15 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Manor View Farms, Inc. | Monkton | 15 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Clear Ridge Nursery, Inc. | Union Bridge | 15 | $15.35/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Larriland Farm Inc. | Woodbine | 14 | $18.21/hr | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
What the jobs are
| Occupation | Positions |
|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,040 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 71 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 43 |
| Light Truck Drivers | 5 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | 1 |
Where: Kennedyville (93) · Smithsburg (61) · Chesapeake City (52) · Federalsburg (50) · Quantico (49) · Westminster (46) · Street (39) · Centreville (38).
How people get these jobs
The H-2A visa lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers for temporary agricultural work — planting, harvesting, packing, nursery and greenhouse work, livestock and dairy. The employer, not the worker, starts the process: they must first offer the job to U.S. workers, get the Department of Labor certification shown on this page, and then petition USCIS for the visas.
Every certified opening must be posted publicly on the DOL's official registry, SeasonalJobs.dol.gov — that is the place to search and apply for current openings. Beware of anyone charging workers "visa fees": recruitment fees charged to H-2A workers are illegal.
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