Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $38,340 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 2,170
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $49,850

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 41% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 59% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$53,610
    Agricultural Inspectors$63,490
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$41,120
    Forest and Conservation Workers$43,680
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$46,870
    Animal Breeders$49,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Los Angeles, CA is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.4% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.