How much does a farmworker and laborer make in San Diego?
$37,190a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,220Median: $37,190Highest 10%: $46,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 90th | $46,900 | $22.55 |
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 |
| 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $77,550 |
| Animal Breeder | $69,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $64,640 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $43,680 |
| Farmworker | $42,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $17.88 ($37,190 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $37,190 against $35,660 nationally, 4% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $35,580, so San Diego pays 5% more.
Where does San Diego rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
76 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,900 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.