AgricultureUpdated Q1 2026

Agronomist Salary
in Anaheim, CA

Advise farmers on crop production, soil health, and sustainable farming practices. Median salary in Anaheim: $84K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$84K
per year
Take-home: $51K

Salary range in Anaheim

Entry level (25th)$62,000
Median (50th)$84,000
Senior (75th)$114,000
Top earner (90th)$153,000
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What the numbers say for Anaheim

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

20% premium vs national median

Agronomists in Anaheim earn approximately 20% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $14,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Anaheim's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Anaheim's cost-of-living index (148), the median Agronomist salary buys the equivalent of $56,757 in a US-average-cost city. That's $13,243 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

9.3% state tax = $7,812/yr

California's 9.3% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $7,812 per year at the median salary. A Agronomist relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Key facts for Anaheim

Median salary
$84K
annual
Take-home pay
$51K
after fed/state tax
COL index
148
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,200
per month
YoY growth
+4.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Anaheim Agronomist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $84K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Anaheim

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Agronomist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$70K$76K$83K$89K$95K201920212023202520272029
2026
$86K
projected
2027
$88K
projected
2028
$90K
projected
2029
$93K
projected
2030
$95K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$84,000+$0
2028 projected$84,000+$0
2029 projected$84,000+$0
2030 projected$84,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Agronomist Salary in Anaheim, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Agronomist salary in Anaheim, CA is $84,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Anaheim–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Agronomist in Anaheim

Entry-level Agronomists in Anaheim with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $62,000 and $84,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $84,000 to $114,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $114,000 to $153,000 or more.

Cost of living in Anaheim for Agronomists

Anaheim has a cost of living index of 148 compared to the US national average of 100. Anaheim's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Agronomist

Bachelor's in Agronomy or Crop Science; CCA certification. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Agronomist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Anaheim (current)$84K148
Los Angeles$88K163
San Diego$90K148
San Jose$99K210
San Francisco$102K224
Fresno$67K102