CA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 45-2092

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $35,770 +0% above national average (national: $35,690)
$38,440Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
175,340Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,770
$33,980
10th pct.
$45,700
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$33,980$16.34
25th percentile$34,770$16.72
50th percentile (median)$35,770$17.20
75th percentile$38,750$18.63
90th percentile (top earners)$45,700$21.97
Mean (average)$38,440$18.48

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $35,770
Wyoming $44,760 +25%
Nebraska $43,980 +23%
Maine $43,870 +23%
Montana $41,840 +17%
District of Columbia $41,610 +16%
Illinois $40,400 +13%
Massachusetts $40,370 +13%
New York $39,370 +10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in California?

The mean farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary in California is $38,440 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,770 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California?

Entry-level farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouses (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $33,980 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,770 per year.

What is the highest Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $45,700 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $38,750 per year.

How does the California Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary compare to the national average?

The median farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse salary in California is $35,770, which is +0% above national average of $35,690.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes