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How much do watermelon jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for watermelon in the United States is $15.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by a watermelon farmer during the growing season?

Watermelon farmers often encounter challenges such as managing pests and diseases, ensuring consistent irrigation, and dealing with unpredictable weather conditions. The crop requires a long, warm growing season and regular monitoring to prevent issues like blossom end rot or fungal infections. Additionally, watermelon farming demands careful timing for planting and harvesting to maximize yield and fruit quality. Collaboration with agricultural extension agents and continual learning about new varieties or sustainable practices can help overcome these challenges.

What are watermelons?

Watermelons are large, sweet, and juicy fruits that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers and pumpkins. They have a hard green rind, often with stripes or spots, and a red or sometimes yellow interior filled with seeds. Watermelons are primarily composed of water—about 92%—making them refreshing and hydrating, especially in hot weather. They are commonly eaten fresh, used in fruit salads, or blended into beverages. Watermelons are also a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants.

What is the difference between Watermelon vs Fruit Picker?

AspectWatermelonFruit Picker
Required CredentialsNone specific, physical fitness often preferredNone required, physical stamina important
Work EnvironmentFields or farms during harvest seasonOrchards, farms, or groves during harvest
Industry UsageAgriculture, farmingAgriculture, farming
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Watermelon and Fruit Picker are both roles within agriculture, often involving manual labor during harvest. Watermelon refers specifically to harvesting watermelons, while Fruit Picker is a broader term covering various fruits. Both roles typically require physical stamina and are seasonal, working outdoors in farms or orchards. The main difference lies in the specific crop involved, but their work environment and industry usage are quite similar.

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Infographic showing various Watermelon job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 31% Full Time, 67% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,085 per year, or $15.9 per hour.
Donated Goods Sorter 1 SL

Donated Goods Sorter 1 SL

GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY

Hollister, CA • On-site

$18.45/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Summary
Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients' sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities.
Job Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:
  • Process donated goods for the retail sales floor by sorting and pricing utilizing standardized processes and pricing structures. Donated goods include but are not limited to: Clothing, Shoes, Purses, Housewares, Small Electrical, Home Decor, Linens, Toys, Glassware, Furniture
  • Process products for the sales floor: Involves the following:
  • Identifying items that are acceptable according to standards to sell in the store.
  • Ensure Items are clean and/or determine if cleaning (such as glassware) is needed before putting it on the sales floor.
  • Place all unsaleable products in designated bins for transportation back to the warehouse.
  • Put all saleable clothing on appropriate hangers
  • Ability to recognize products that are better suited for E-commerce.
  • Works with clients who are assigned for vocational services as requested.
  • Follows and enforces all company procedures.
  • Accountable through training and hands-on experience with seasoned pricers for following established guidelines in sorting and pricing donated products for the sales floor.
  • Reach established goals based on time in the job. This includes units produced by hour, correct pricing based on the item's quality, and reaching sales per labor hour goals.

Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) is required.
  • Basic ability to read and write in English.

Equipment Used
  • Racks, plastic pallets, barrels, watermelon boxes, pallet jack. tagging gun, canvas carts, and touch screen computer pricing station.

Aptitudes/skills/temperament
  • Ability to understand English.
  • Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change related to workflow.
  • Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.
  • Ability to coordinate hand-eye-foot movement to quickly manipulate and handle items.
  • Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.
  • Ability to meet and maintain established standards.

Working Conditions
  • Work is performed in the backroom of a store with even concrete floor surfaces. The area is heated and has natural ventilation. The temperature will fluctuate depending on the location within the department.
  • Dust and dirt are controlled by daily cleaning of the work area. Some items may be soiled/dirty or broken. These are either cleaned or disposed of following established procedures.
  • A variety of household cleaning products are used.
  • Work is completed independently but in cooperation with the whole department.
  • There may be some contact with the public.
  • The noise volume is moderate throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation, radio operation and television testing.
  • Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers) may be operated in or near work areas.

Emotional Effort
  • Moderate: Occasional short deadlines. The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork.

Physical Requirements
  • Work pace is steady, requiring lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs consistently.
  • On a regular basis heavier item of up to 50 lbs will be lifted/carried either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.
  • There will be consistent bending of the waist into watermelon boxes as well as standing for the entire shift.
  • There will be consistent and repetitive overhead reaching
  • Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law

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