Highest Wages in Nation
Farm workers average $22.70/hr ($47,210/yr). H-2A rate $19.97/hr plus overtime after 8hrs.
Farm Jobs in California
Discover agricultural careers across California, the nation's #1 agricultural producer with $61.2 billion in annual production. From almond orchards and vineyards in the Central Valley to the "Salad Bowl of the World" in Salinas, dairy farms in Tulare County, and wine country in Napa and Sonoma, California offers unparalleled diversity across 400+ commodities and 77,100 farms.
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Illustration by Karsten Winegeart
Farm Jobs in California
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Organic Farm Crew Member
Longer Table Farm
ðū ðĨ
Sebastopol, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeseasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
V
Landscape Crew Member
Vivo Landscape
ðą
San Diego, CA
$18/hr - $18/hr
6 days ago
full timeGardener
F
Landscape Crew Member
Four Seasons Landscape and Property Services
ðą
Southern California
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
B
Tree Climber
Bayscape Landscape Management
ðą
Alviso, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
B
Landscape Service Professional
Banksia Landscape
ðą
San Jose, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
D
Landscape Project Engineer
Dan Fix Landscape Construction
ðą
San Rafael, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
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Irrigation Technician
Western Landscape
ð ðą
Granite Bay, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeAgricultural TechGardener
G
Landscape Construction Project Coordinator
Grover Landscape Services
ðą
Modesto, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
P
Landscape Project Manager
Pacific Outdoor Living
ðą
Sun Valley, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
R
Landscape & Irrigation Crew Member
Riverside Landscaping
ð ðą
Riverside, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeAgricultural TechGardener
E
Landscape Maintenance Team Member
Everthrive Landscape
ðą
Riverside, CA
Competitive
6 days ago
full timeGardener
L
Seasonal Market Lead & Vegetable Crew Member
Little Saint Farm
ð ðū ðĨ
Healdsburg, CA
$22/hr - $22/hr
1 weeks ago
temporaryseasonalRetailFarm Hand
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Farm Manager & Mentor
Aletheia Farm & Garden
ðĻâðū ðą ðŠī
Sonoma, CA
$25/hr - $30/hr
2 weeks ago
part timeFarm ManagerGardener
H
Regenerative Farm Production Manager
Hidden Springs Family Ranch
ðĻâðū ðū ð
Oroville, CA
$25/hr - $30/hr
2 weeks ago
part timeFarm ManagerFarm Hand
O
Vineyard Maturity & Sampling Intern
ONX Wines & Vineyards
ð ðĨ ð
Paso Robles, CA
$19/hr - $21/hr
3 weeks ago
full timeseasonalViticultureHarvest Worker
B
Harvest Cellar Assistant
Boutz Cellars
ð ðĨ
Paso Robles, CA
$18/hr - $22/hr
3 weeks ago
full timeseasonalViticultureHarvest Worker
B
Seasonal Flower Assistant
Blue House Farm
ðū ðą ðĨ
Pescadero, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
seasonalFarm HandGardener
About Agriculture in California
California stands as America's undisputed agricultural leader, generating $61. 2 billion in cash receipts (2024) and producing over 400 different commodities across 25.
ð#1Agricultural State
ð°$61.2BAnnual Production
ðū400+Commodities Grown
ð·850,000Ag Workers/yr
Why Work on California Farms?
Unmatched Diversity
400+ commodities across 77,100 farms. 75% of U.S. fruits/nuts, 50% of vegetables.
Year-Round Employment
Mediterranean climate with 300+ days of sunshine enables continuous crop production.
Organic Leader
Targeting 20% organic cropland by 2045. Farm-to-fork capital in Sacramento.
Types of Farms in California
Dairy Farms
#1 state with $8.13B value, 20% of U.S. production. Concentrated in Tulare County ($2.3B).
Almond Orchards
100% of U.S. almonds, 80% of world supply. $5.66B value across 1M+ Central Valley acres.
Vineyards & Wine
$5.64B grape industry. Napa (600+ wineries), Sonoma (500+), Mendocino (25% organic).
Salinas Valley Vegetables
"Salad Bowl of the World." $3.67B lettuce, plus year-round spinach, broccoli, leafy greens.
Berry Farms
$3.46B strawberry industry across Watsonville-Salinas, Oxnard, and Santa Maria districts.
Nut & Citrus Orchards
Pistachios ($2.05B, 99% U.S.), walnuts (99% U.S.), plus extensive citrus and stone fruit.
Getting Started with Farm Work in California
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Choose Your Region
Central Valley for nuts/dairy, Salinas for vegetables, wine country for vineyards, Imperial for winter crops.
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No Experience Needed
Entry-level positions available year-round. California law provides strong worker protections.
- 3
Earn Top Wages
$22.70/hr average with mandatory overtime after 8 hours dailyâthe best in U.S. agriculture.
- 4
Advance Your Career
UC Davis offers world-class ag education. CalFresh and housing benefits support workers.