How much does a farmworker make in San Diego?
$42,910a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,850Median: $42,910Highest 10%: $63,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| Median | $42,910 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $54,670 | $26.28 | |
| 90th | $63,440 | $30.50 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 and Laborer | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $20.63 ($42,910 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $42,910 against $36,670 nationally, 17% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,640, so San Diego pays 11% more.
Where does San Diego rank for farmworker pay?
24 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,440 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.