Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $43,670 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $53,510
Employed locally 2,480
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $43,670
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $53,510

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 42% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 58% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $43,410
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $41,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $40,530

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61,610
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$48,440
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$43,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Santa Rosa, CA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 22.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.