Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $39,320 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $49,440
Employed locally 290
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $35,020
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $48,440
    90th
    $49,440

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 46% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,990
    Salinas, CA $44,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $43,170
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,040

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,150
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$34,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56,050
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,520
    Agricultural Inspectors$46,010
    Agricultural Workers, All Other$49,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Riverside, CA is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.64 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Riverside, CA is 8.8% above the national median of $36,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Riverside?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,020.