How much does a farmworker and laborer make in California?
$35,580a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in California. That is $17.11 an hour or $2,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 172,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $35,580Highest 10%: $44,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| 75th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 90th | $44,870 | $21.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $44,370 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,690 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $43,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,140 |
| Redding, CA | $38,910 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,930 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,190 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,570 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,520 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $36,450 |
| Merced, CA | $36,350 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,230 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,890 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,810 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,240 |
| El Centro, CA | $35,140 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,960 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,620 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,610 |
| Chico, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 23. Alaska | $36,780 |
| 24. Missouri | $36,280 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $35,920 |
| 26. California | $35,580 |
| 27. Virginia | $35,580 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $35,360 |
| 29. Vermont | $35,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.11 ($35,580 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $35,580 against $35,660 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
California ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $44,370 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.