Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $36,150 +0% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $48,300
Employed locally 90
National median $36,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $38,900
    90th
    $48,300

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 39% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 61% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,010
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $53,540
    Agricultural Inspectors $94,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in San Luis Obispo, CA is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.