How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Sacramento?
$36,520a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $17.56 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.56
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $36,520Highest 10%: $46,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 75th | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 90th | $46,100 | $22.16 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,930 |
| Modesto, CA | $37,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,190 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,570 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $68,810 |
| Agricultural Worker | $67,900 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $45,960 |
| Grader and Sorter | $44,510 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $44,450 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $43,680 |
| Farmworker | $39,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $17.56 ($36,520 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $36,520 against $35,660 nationally, 2% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $35,580, so Sacramento pays 3% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
95 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,100 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.