The average wage for a farmer in California is around $14.28 per hour.
Avg Wage
Farmers earn an average hourly wage of $14.28.
Salaries typically start from $11.46 per hour and go up to $26.24 per hour.
52% below national average Updated in 2017
Farmer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level farmer earnings begin at:
$26.24 per hour
$54,575 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$18.47 per hour
$38,423 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level farmer earnings begin at:
$14.28 per hour
$29,692 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level farmer earnings begin at:
$12.23 per hour
$25,434 per year
10th percentile
Starting level farmer earnings begin at:
$11.46 per hour
$23,833 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Farmer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $29,692 |
| Iowa | $27,040 |
| Minnesota | $27,040 |
| Oregon | $26,891 |
| New York | $24,000 |
| Ohio | $20,800 |
| Washington | $20,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,000 |
| Texas | $20,000 |
How do farmer salaries compare to similar careers?
Farmers earn 7% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than dog trainers but more than animal caretakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dog trainer salary | $38K |
| Dog walker salary | $34K |
| Dog groomer salary | $31K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $31K |
| Farmer salary | $30K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $25K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)