SOC 45-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — Stockton
Stockton-Lodi, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $34,880 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $36,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $34,880 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $36,670. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,880 and $35,790. The lowest tenth earn under $34,880, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,500.
Within the state, Salinas records the highest median at $62,540. Of the 441 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 436th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | −4.9% |
| 25th | $34,880 | −4.9% |
| Median (50th) | $34,880 | −4.9% |
| 75th | $35,790 | −2.4% |
| 90th | $45,500 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $37,250 | +1.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas | $62,540 | 70 | |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $45,970 | 100 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $45,140 | 130 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $44,300 | 380 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $42,910 | 370 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $39,810 | 140 | |
| 7 | Oxnard | $37,870 | 140 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $37,720 | 610 | |
| 9 | Modesto | $36,980 | 90 | |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $36,940 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Stockton run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $34,880 buys what $31,509 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,509US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,880 a year, 4.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,880 to $45,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salinas, at $62,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Stockton, CA?
The median annual wage is $34,880, or $16.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,670, so pay in Stockton, CA is 4.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Stockton, CA earns more than $45,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salinas, at $62,540 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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