Total wages paid by agricultural employers in California grew more slowly after state overtime law implemented: Total wages paid by agricultural employers in California (in thousands), 2014-2021
Year | Annual wages |
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2014 | $14,777,968 |
2015 | $15,757,314 |
2016 | $16,704,788 |
2017 | $16,764,272 |
2018 | $17,026,675 |
2019 | $17,542,269 |
2020 | $18,139,858 |
2021 | $18,104,709 |
Average annual increase in total wages paid, 2014–18 | 3.8% |
Average annual increase in total wages paid, 2018–21 | 2.1% |
Note: All values have been adjusted for inflation to constant 2022 dollars using the CPI-U-RS.
Source: Author's analysis of Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, Total Wages (in thousands) in Private NAICS 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting for All establishment sizes in California -- Statewide. Series ID: ENU0600030511.