How much does a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in California?
Last updated: 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California range from $33,980 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $45,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,770 and $38,750.
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $33,980 | $16.34 | $2,831 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,770 | $16.72 | $2,897 |
| Median (50th) | $35,770 | $17.20 | $2,980 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,750 | $18.63 | $3,229 |
| 90th Percentile (Experienced) | $45,700 | $21.97 | $3,808 |
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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