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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Farm Jobs in California
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Farm Crew Member (Early 2027 Start)
Singing Frogs Farm
🌾 🥕
Sebastopol, CA
From $20/hr
2 days ago
full timepart timeFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Vineyard Scout II
Trinchero Family Estates
🍇 🚜
St. Helena, CA
$26/hr - $31/hr
1 months ago
full timeViticultureAgricultural Tech
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Vineyard Mechanic – Elk Grove
Trinchero Family Estates
🍇 🚜
Elk Grove, CA
$27/hr - $33/hr
1 months ago
full timeViticultureAgricultural Tech
B
Truck and Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic
Bonterra Organic Estates
🍇 🚜
Hopland, CA
$32/hr - $45/hr
1 months ago
full timeViticultureAgricultural Tech
C
Vineyard Manager
Carter Hospitality Group
🍇 👨🌾
Temecula, CA
From $80,000
1 months ago
full timeViticultureFarm Manager
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Organic Farm Crew Member
Longer Table Farm
🌾 🥕
Sebastopol, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeseasonalFarm HandHarvest Worker
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Landscape Crew Member
Vivo Landscape
🌱
San Diego, CA
$18/hr - $18/hr
1 months ago
full timeGardener
F
Landscape Crew Member
Four Seasons Landscape and Property Services
🌱
Southern California
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
B
Tree Climber
Bayscape Landscape Management
🌱
Alviso, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
B
Landscape Service Professional
Banksia Landscape
🌱
San Jose, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
D
Landscape Project Engineer
Dan Fix Landscape Construction
🌱
San Rafael, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
W
Irrigation Technician
Western Landscape
🚜 🌱
Granite Bay, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeAgricultural TechGardener
G
Landscape Construction Project Coordinator
Grover Landscape Services
🌱
Modesto, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
P
Landscape Project Manager
Pacific Outdoor Living
🌱
Sun Valley, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
R
Landscape & Irrigation Crew Member
Riverside Landscaping
🚜 🌱
Riverside, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeAgricultural TechGardener
E
Landscape Maintenance Team Member
Everthrive Landscape
🌱
Riverside, CA
Competitive
1 months ago
full timeGardener
L
Seasonal Market Lead & Vegetable Crew Member
Little Saint Farm
🛒 🌾 🥕
Healdsburg, CA
$22/hr - $22/hr
1 months ago
temporaryseasonalRetailFarm Hand
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.
🏆#1Agricultural State
💰$61.2BAnnual Production
🌾400+Commodities Grown
👷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.
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Earn Top Wages
$22.70/hr average with mandatory overtime after 8 hours daily—the best in U.S. agriculture.
- 4
Advance Your Career
UC Davis offers world-class ag education. CalFresh and housing benefits support workers.