Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $34,790 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $38,960
Employed locally 27,680
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $34,360
    50th (median)
    $34,790
    75th
    $35,850
    90th
    $38,960

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 48% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,420
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $48,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Helena, MT $46,610
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,450
    Bozeman, MT $45,590

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $43,670
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $43,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $41,360

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$54,340
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,230
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$37,760
    Agricultural Inspectors$57,350
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$41,170
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Fresno, CA is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.44 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Fresno, CA is 2.5% below the national median of $35,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Fresno?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,360.