How much does an agricultural worker make in California?
$53,090a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural workers in California. That is $25.52 an hour or $4,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.52
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,580Median: $53,090Highest 10%: $82,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $53,090 | $25.52 | |
| 75th | $74,880 | $36.00 | |
| 90th | $82,540 | $39.68 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $67,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,670 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,840 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,670 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,450 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,280 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural workers.
| 1. California | $53,090 |
| 2. Hawaii | $46,650 |
| 3. Washington | $43,930 |
| 4. North Carolina | $43,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.52 ($53,090 a year).
Do agricultural workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $53,090 against $39,850 nationally, 33% more.
Where does California rank for agricultural worker pay?
California ranks 1 of 23 states.
Which city in California pays agricultural workers the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $67,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.