How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Los Angeles?
$37,930a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.24
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 3,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,660Median: $37,930Highest 10%: $50,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| 25th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 75th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 90th | $50,290 | $24.18 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $73,480 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $63,490 |
| Animal Breeder | $58,440 |
| Agricultural Worker | $56,840 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $43,680 |
| Grader and Sorter | $38,680 |
| Farmworker | $37,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $18.24 ($37,930 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $37,930 against $35,660 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $35,580, so Los Angeles pays 7% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
60 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,290 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.