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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $35,150 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $46,240
Employed locally 4,270
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $35,150
    75th
    $37,020
    90th
    $46,240

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $34,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,050
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,320
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,520
    Agricultural Inspectors $46,010
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $49,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Riverside, CA is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Riverside, CA is 1.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.