How much does a farmworker make in California?
$38,640a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in California. That is $18.58 an hour or $3,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.58
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $38,640Highest 10%: $55,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| Median | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 75th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 90th | $55,310 | $26.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $62,540 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,970 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,140 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,910 |
| Sacramento, CA | $39,810 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,720 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,980 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,820 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,090 |
| Merced, CA | $35,900 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,830 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,760 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,760 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworkers.
| 14. Wyoming | $38,920 |
| 15. North Carolina | $38,750 |
| 16. Virginia | $38,670 |
| 17. California | $38,640 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $38,280 |
| 19. Kentucky | $38,030 |
| 20. South Dakota | $38,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.58 ($38,640 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,640 against $36,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for farmworker pay?
California ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays farmworkers the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $62,540 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.