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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,580
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$37,860
Mean Salary
$35,580
Median Salary
$17.11
Hourly Rate
172,260 people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California earn a median salary of $35,580 per year ($2,965/month).
This is 1.3% below the national average of $36,062.
California ranks #26 out of 50 states for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay.
Approximately 172,260 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
2.88
Reading Comprehension
2.75
Writing
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Food Production
2.84
Biology
2.84
Mechanical
2.71
Administration and Management
2.68
Chemistry
2.64
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(39.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $44,870 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $37,630.
Median $35,580
P10: $34,320P25: $34,490P75: $37,630P90: $44,870
10th
$34,320
25th
$34,490
Median
$35,580
75th
$37,630
90th
$44,870
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$34,490
$16.58
$2,874
Median (50th)
$35,580
$17.11
$2,965
75th Percentile
$37,630
$18.09
$3,135
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$44,870
$21.57
$3,739
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
California ranks #26 of 50 states
$36,062
National avg. for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make in California?
The median annual salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California is $35,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,860.
What is the salary range for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California?
Salaries for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $44,870 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $37,630.
What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California?
Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse positions in California typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 172,260 people are employed as Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California is approximately $17.11 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 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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