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How much does a farmer make in Salinas?

$122,600a year

Median yearly pay for farmers in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $58.96 an hour or $10,220 a month.

Hourly
$58.96
Vs. national median
+36%
Rank among cities
6 of 36
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,190Median: $122,600Highest 10%: $169,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$82,190$39.51
25th$104,300$50.13
Median$122,600$58.96
75th$145,800$70.09
90th$169,100$81.30

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for farmers.

Napa, CA$158,700
Santa Maria, CA$142,600
Los Angeles, CA$125,100
Bakersfield, CA$123,300
San Francisco, CA$111,500
Sacramento, CA$110,800
Modesto, CA$109,600
Oxnard, CA$109,100
Santa Rosa, CA$108,300
Riverside, CA$108,000
Fresno, CA$104,600
San Diego, CA$103,300
Stockton, CA$102,000
Visalia, CA$98,040
Farmer salary in California Farmer salary in all states

Related jobs in Salinas

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$226,300
Architectural and Engineering Manager$187,700
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,200
Education Administrator$161,600
Marketing Manager$155,900
Financial Manager$153,400
Human Resources Manager$150,400
Medical and Health Services Manager$140,600
Fundraising Manager$139,200
Manager$131,100
Salaries for every job in Salinas, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a farmer make an hour in Salinas?

The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $58.96 ($122,600 a year).

Do farmers make more in Salinas than the national average?

Yes: $122,600 against $89,900 nationally, 36% more.

How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $109,100, so Salinas pays 12% more.

Where does Salinas rank for farmer pay?

6 of 36 metro areas with data.

How much does a farmer make starting out in Salinas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $82,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,100 or more.

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.