Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in California
Also called: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in California earn a median of $35,580 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,580
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($35,660)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 172,260
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $44,870. Nationally the range is $32,900 to $45,690.
States ranked near California
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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse pay in California
How much do farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse make in California?
The median is $35,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $44,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (0% vs. the national median of $35,660). Living costs are not included.