How much does a farmworker make in Modesto?
$36,980a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $36,980Highest 10%: $46,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 90th | $46,120 | $22.17 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| 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 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,820 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,090 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,830 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,760 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,760 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,880 |
Related jobs in Modesto
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $61,660 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $38,320 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $37,850 |
| Grader and Sorter | $37,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $17.78 ($36,980 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $36,980 against $36,670 nationally, 1% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,640, so Modesto pays 4% less.
Where does Modesto rank for farmworker pay?
59 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,120 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.