Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $36,960 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $48,740
Employed locally 1,520
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $39,900
    90th
    $48,740

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 36% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 64% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,760
    Forest and Conservation Workers $43,680
    Agricultural Inspectors $90,170
    Animal Breeders $58,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in San Diego, CA is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in San Diego, CA is 3.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.