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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $43,820 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $54,800
Employed locally 840
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $43,820
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $54,800

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 28% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 72% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $43,670
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $43,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $41,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $40,530

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $37,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $80,230
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in San Jose, CA is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.43 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 22.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.