How much does a farmer make in California?
$109,100a year
Median yearly pay for farmers in California. That is $52.47 an hour or $9,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.47
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,790Median: $109,100Highest 10%: $174,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,790 | $35.48 | |
| 25th | $96,630 | $46.46 | |
| Median | $109,100 | $52.47 | |
| 75th | $142,200 | $68.36 | |
| 90th | $174,800 | $84.04 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $158,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $142,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $123,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $111,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $110,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $109,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $109,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $108,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $108,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $108,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,000 |
| El Centro, CA | $98,630 |
| Visalia, CA | $98,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmers.
| 1. Nebraska | $111,500 |
| 2. Montana | $110,300 |
| 3. California | $109,100 |
| 4. Washington | $103,200 |
| 5. Kansas | $102,500 |
| 6. Illinois | $99,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $52.47 ($109,100 a year).
Do farmers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $109,100 against $89,900 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for farmer pay?
California ranks 3 of 30 states.
Which city in California pays farmers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $158,700 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.